Record-Breaking Global Heatwave: Hottest Days on Earth Since 1979 Fueled by Climate Change and El Niño

Medicine & Technology Jul 07, 2023

July 3 to July 5, 2023, are dubbed as the world's hottest days on record, which scientists attribute to climate change and the influence of El Niño. Continue reading to learn more.

Lightning Strikes Could Reverse Damage to Plants Caused by the Heatwave, Here's How

Jul 22, 2022

Many gardens in the UK are now looking brown due to the heatwave, but Met Office says that the upcoming thunderstorms could help. Find out how lightning from these storms can help plants grow.

High Heat and Humidity Are Silent Killers When Combined; Heatwave Can Cause Death Through Heatstroke, Heart Failure

Jan 26, 2022

Summer in Australia this year has come in force with record-breaking heat and La Niña-induced humidity. Due to this, experts expect that morbidity and mortality rates will increase.

Canadian Doctor Clinically Diagnosed Patient With Asthma as Suffering From 'Climate Change'

Nov 07, 2021

After assuming his asthma had worsened as a result of a historic heat wave, a British Columbia emergency room doctor diagnosed the patient with "climate change."

Scorching Climate Crisis: NOAA Reports July 2021 as Hottest Month in 142 Years

Aug 16, 2021

In its 142 years of keeping temperature records, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has officially reported July 2021 as the hottest month ever recorded.

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.

’Extreme Climate Events Have Caused the Warmest Temperatures in the Arctic

Jul 16, 2020

Record-breaking temperatures in the Arctic are caused by 'extreme climate events' and wildfires due to human activity causing climate change.

Simulation Shows Daffodils and Other Spring Flowers Are Causing Severe Droughts in Europe

Jun 11, 2020

Scientists believe springtime vegetation growth could provide an early warning ahead of a drought season, which is likely to happen this year as NOAA estimates 2020 will be the hottest year ever.

Larger Heatwaves Expected by 2050, New Study Finds

Oct 15, 2019

Scientists have come up with several frightening projections about heatwaves.

How Your Health is at Risk During a Heatwave

Jun 29, 2019

Many places in Europe are experiencing their hottest June on record. A record temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius -- 101.5-degree Fahrenheit -- was recorded in Germany this week.

Shark Bay Dolphins are Still Experiencing the Effects of a 2011 Heatwave

Apr 02, 2019

Climate change has brought about a heatwave in 2011 that has affected the dolphins in Shark Bay, Western Australia.