Last summer was the hottest in 2,000 years for globe's north, study finds
Researchers used tree ring data to compare the extreme heat of 2023 to two millennia of summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
Map shows "extreme" heat risk warning as Florida braces
The National Weather Service is poised to issue "excessive heat warnings" in South Florida this week.
Texas heat wave that could kill pets 'in minutes' sparks warning for owners
Deadly car trap puts young children and dogs at risk, says alert, as temperatures hit triple digits on Thursday.
Texas power grid warns of outages as temperatures rise
Unseasonably high temperatures are scorching the state this week.
Arizona migrant deaths could hit "unprecedented" highs
Migrants' exposure to the elements, which led to numerous deaths last summer, could reoccur, a border agent warns.
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Extreme weather: How to prepare for climate emergencies and disasters
As climate change contributes to a surge in the number and severity of natural disasters, it pays to know the best ways to protect yourself and those you love.
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Majority of US cities are experiencing the "urban heat island" effect
Forty-seven out of 50 cities across the U.S. experienced significant warming between 1985 and 2020, a study has shown.
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Millions of Americans under weather alerts as October heat wave hits
Several areas in the Western U.S. are expected to report record-high temperatures this week amid a mid-October heat wave.
Biblical "end of times" fears drop as natural disasters increase
Natural disasters are worsening, but the percentage of Americans who believe the globe is approaching its end has fallen significantly.
Sadly, It's Not 'Just Another Summer.' We Must End the Fossil Fuel Industry
My fellow human beings, we're in the process of losing basically everything, as the latest data demonstrates.
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Scientists estimate when humans could become extinct
"It could be between 25-30 degrees Celsius [45-54 F] warmer on average than today," study author Alexander Farnsworth told Newsweek.
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Antarctica heat wave sees scientists wearing shorts
The unprecedented heat wave influenced researchers to step outside in shorts to acknowledge the occasion.
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Flash drought strikes the U.S. South, will continue into fall
U.S. Drought Monitor data shows that very dry spells across southern states have gotten significantly worse in the past three months.
Map shows Louisiana going from one of wettest states to extreme drought
High heat in the last month has fueled more than 550 wildfires that have consumed thousands of acres of land.
Infant, dog die after being left in hot car for hours by caregiver: Sheriff
The 11-month-old girl and pet were inside the hot vehicle for at least six hours before they were found dead, the local sheriff told Newsweek.
Let's Act like Heat is the Emergency It Is
Unlike hurricanes or tornados, the deadly effects of heat can often go unseen.
Adorable dogs caught cuddling under duvet during heatwave delights viewers
"You have the two breeds that always believe they're cold," one user said.
California 12-year-old dies after suddenly collapsing in PE class
A sweltering heat wave gripped southern California earlier this week.
Paralyzed woman trapped in hot car with 2 kids dies after it ran out of gas
The woman could not get out of the hot car on her own or with the help of the two young children, eventually dying from the heat.
Toddler dies after being left in hot vehicle outside mom's work: Coroner
After the 16-month-old girl's mom forgot to drop her off at daycare, investigators say the toddler was inside the hot car for about eight hours.
Midwest's sweltering heat surprisingly fueled by $90 billion industry
The phenomenon is exacerbating hot Midwest weather, which is already sporting tropical-like dewpoints of 80 to 85 degrees.
We're suing fossil fuel companies for $1.15 billion
Enormous harm was caused to this community. Millions of dollars were spent as a result of the loss of life.
My Health Is a Victim of a Warming Planet
Climate change—and the pollution that causes it—makes people sicker. Adding record-breaking heat waves makes it even worse.
Before and after pictures show Greenland's ice after hottest month ever
This July is now set to be not only the hottest July but the hottest month on record, leading to rapid melting in Greenland and record temperatures worldwide.
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Is climate change causing the heat wave?
The dangerous heat wave in the U.S. has killed at least nine people in the southwest.
Images show dust storm sweeping across Phoenix, Arizona
An imposing dust cloud arched over the state capital on Wednesday night, brought on by the first serious rain storm after weeks of baking heat.
When Climate Change Activism Becomes More Dangerous Than Climate Change
After years of over-the-top and sensational climate projections ranging from "we only have 10 years to act" to "we are probably already doomed," the hypocrisy of elites becoming more apparent by the day.
It's OK to Shout Fire on a Crowded, Burning, Planet
Your favorite post-apocalyptic movie has already begun, the credits are over and the fight for survival is on.
Puppy dumped at Texas gas station amid heat wave breaks hearts: "So wrong"
The pup in the viral clip has moved viewers to tears, with one writing that the "poor baby was waiting for someone to come along to save him."
Building nearly disappears as Pine Flat Lake water levels rise
Water has submerged the parking lot and a bathroom building near the lake.