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Extreme heat is a killer and its impact is becoming far, far deadlier as the human-caused climate crisis supercharges temperatures, according to a new study, which estimates global warming tripled the ...

Heat waves demand proactive measures to protect your health. These extreme temperatures pose an even greater risk to vulnerable populations. Here are five key strategies from Northwell Health to help ...

A wide variety of clean energy resources can strengthen the electric grid and help protect Americans from the increasing health threats and power outages fueled by climate change-driven extreme heat ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – After three consecutive days with temperatures at or above 90 degrees, the Capital Region officially experienced a heat wave. The soaring temperatures and heat indices kept ...

The weather patterns that produced some of Europe's most extreme heat waves over the past three decades could prove far more ...

During the hot, humid summer months, meteorologists often discuss the heat index instead of the actual air temperature. But how is the heat index calculated, and why is it more important than the air ...

An intense heat wave gripped a large portion of the country during the last full week of June. Records fell as dangerous levels of heat and humidity swept as far north as New England. The United ...

Weather reports indicate a heat dome with highs in the 90s to low 100s is building over parts of the country this week — including the Northeast with a short, but significant, hot and humid spell ...

TODAY A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for Berrien, Cass, St Joseph and Branch counties near the Indiana state line through 9 p.m., where the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like it’s ...