A dangerous and prolonged heat wave has been engulfing large parts of the southern U.S., causing highways to buckle and forcing people into air-conditioned shelters as temperatures soared past 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46 Celsius). Excessive heat warnings were in place from Arizona in the southwest all the way to Alabama in the southeast, with south …
Attribution science is an emerging field of research that explores the connection between climate change and extreme weather events such as hurricanes, heat waves, and flooding. A prime example of this is Hurricane Harvey, where studies have shown that climate change caused the storm to unleash significantly more rainfall than it would have before the …
When the summer heat intensifies, the risk of heat-related illnesses rises. However, there are expert-recommended ways to stay safe from dehydration, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion. According to a study by the Environmental Protection Agency, heat-related deaths have claimed more lives than any other natural disaster, surpassing the combined impact of hurricanes and tornadoes from …