4-Month-Old Baby Dies Due to Extreme Heat During Family Trip; Heatwave-Related Death Toll Continues To Rise

Medicine & Technology Jul 11, 2024

The baby died over the weekend while her family took a trip to Lake Havasu amidst a scorching heat wave. Read to learn more.

Biden Administration Proposes New OSHA Rules to Combat Extreme Heat Protecting Workers

Jul 03, 2024

The Biden administration proposes new OSHA rules to combat extreme heat and protect workers. Learn how these changes aim to improve safety.

'Excessive Heat' Weather Warnings Issued Across 6 US States Ahead of Impending Heat Wave

Jun 04, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued several excessive heat warnings in 6 US states amidst impending extreme temperatures. Read to learn more.

Heat Waves Linked to Preterm and Early-Term Births, New Study Reveals

May 30, 2024

The likelihood of having preterm or early-term births went up after the pregnant mothers experienced at least four consecutive days of extreme heat. Read to learn more.

Howler Monkeys in Mexico Are Dying, Dropping From Trees Due to Intense Heat Wave

May 26, 2024

At least 138 howler monkeys were spotted dead since May 16. Read to learn more.

Extreme Heat Causes Rhine River Water Level to Decline

Aug 19, 2022

A European river now experiencing drought affecting the shipping activities of the countries navigating to the waterway. Continue reading to know more about the water level decline.

Coral Reefs in More Polluted, High Traffic Water Handled Extreme Heats Better Than Untouched Environments

Aug 12, 2021

A new study from the University of British Columbia about the effects of climate change on coral reefs are opening sticky questions about conservation as it shows some contrast to previous studies.

Extreme Heat in Canada Rising to 70C Cooks Mussels, Clams, Snails to Death

Jul 08, 2021

Extreme heat temperature in Canada is cooking sea creatures, like mussels, clams, and shells to death. Infrared cameras reveal that shorelines could reach above 50C.

Climatologists Discover Root Causes of Extreme Heat in South Korea and Southern-Central Japan

May 17, 2019

Scientists discover reasons why there are simultaneous extreme heat occurrences in two regions

Climate Change In Australia Brings People Extreme Weathers

Mar 09, 2017

Climate Change has brought Australia the most extreme weathers and summer heat.

Scientists Finally Know What Makes Earth’s Inner Core Solid Despite Extreme Heat

Feb 14, 2017

Scientists have finally discovered what makes Earth inner core solid despite extreme heat that is hotter than sun's surface.

In the Face of Climate Change the Western United States Faces An Energy Crisis Far Too Real

May 19, 2015

Two Arizona State University engineers warn that the power grid of the American West must be prepared for the impacts of climate change. The region's entire infrastructure for electricity generation and distribution must be "climate-proofed" to diminish the risk of future power shortages.