extreme heat
Why Climate Change Is Forcing China to Burn More Coal
As the world’s biggest emitter, China’s transition to clean energy is more urgent than ever. Extreme weather is making it more difficult.
‘Cascading’ Climate Disasters Can ‘Destabilize Entire Socio-Economic Systems,’ Study Finds
The lethal combination of heat and drought may produce “grey swan” events that are more dangerous than the sum of their parts.
Here’s What It’s Like Living in One of the World’s Hottest Cities
Jacobabad, a city of 300,000, is ground zero of a warming planet. Scientists say it could be unlivable in a few decades.
Extreme Heat is the ‘New Normal’ in Earth’s Oceans, Study Warns
“It's telling us, right now, that it is out of balance. It is extremely hot," said the study's co-author.
Extreme Heat Is Killing Workers, So the White House Is Adding Protections
After a summer of record temperatures, the Biden Administration announced plans to establish a federal standard to protect workers from extreme heat.
Racist Housing Policies Have Created Dangerous 'Heat Islands' in Cities
On any given day east Portland is 18 F hotter than the city's west side. Coronavirus orders will make it even harder to escape.
