Companies are reporting a drop in business, reflecting the economic toll of the heat wave, which is lowering productivity and keeping shoppers at bay.
Category: Heat and Heat Waves
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Oil Companies Are Sued Over Death of Woman in 2021 Heat Wave
Experts said it is the first wrongful death case targeting fossil fuel companies over their role in global warming.
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Typhoon Yagi Scrambles Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Tradition
A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday.
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The Quest to Save Koshihikari Rice From the Effects of Climate Change
Scientists in Japan are mining DNA to try to make the country’s famous Koshihikari rice resistant to heat, after a broiling summer ravaged the crop.
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A Frenzied Summer Leads to a Tourism Backlash in Europe
Overwhelmed destinations made high-season visitors the targets of a major tourism backlash. Heat waves and fires only added to the pressure.
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An Athlete Died at the Crossfit Games. What Does This Mean for the Exercise Craze?
CrossFit has found success as a training exercise for everyone. But the CrossFit Games may tell a different story.
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An Athlete Died at the Crossfit Games. What Does This Mean for the Exercise Craze?
CrossFit has found success as a training exercise for everyone. But the CrossFit Games may tell a different story.
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Finding Summer Heat Relief in Your Hairstyle
On a hot day, getting hair off the back of your neck is often the simplest way to start cooling down. The sweeping movement is instinctual, but it is also deeply personal.
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Hot Summer Threatens Efficacy of Mail-Order Medications
The temperatures inside delivery trucks can reach twice the recommended threshold, but federal rules on drug storage conditions do not apply to the booming world of mail-order delivery.
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Hand-Held Electric Fans Are a Must-Have as Temperatures Rise
As temperatures continue to rise, small electric fans have become a go-to accessory at bars, restaurants and even the post office.
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How to Garden in an Unfamiliar Climate
There are some important things to know about dealing with stressed plants. For starters, don’t prune them — and don’t fertilize, either.
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The total hours Amtrak trains were delayed in fiscal year 2023