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Category: Heat and Heat Waves
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Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
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U.S. Investigating Why Delta Passengers Were Kept on Plane in Extreme Heat
The flight, from Las Vegas to Atlanta, was stalled at Harry Reid International Airport, leaving passengers sweltering in triple-digit temperatures, the department said.
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China’s Addiction to Coal Deepens in the Heat
While pledging to reduce carbon emissions, the country is greatly increasing its use of the fossil fuel to generate electricity.
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Is it Safe to Travel During Europe’s Heat Wave? Here’s What to Know
The top tourist destinations of Italy, Spain and Greece are sweltering this summer. Travelers can take precautionary measures to protect themselves.
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Summer Camps Are Disrupted by Extreme Weather
Floods in New Hampshire and a heat dome in Texas have meant fewer happy campers this year.
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Summer Camps Are Disrupted by Extreme Weather
Floods in New Hampshire and a heat dome in Texas have meant fewer happy campers this year.
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How Europe’s Electric Grid Is Coping With the Heat
Greater energy efficiency and renewables are easing some of the pressure from air-conditioning.
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The Economic Fallout From Extreme Heat Will Rise Over Time
Among the costs of very high temperatures: reduced labor productivity, damaged crops, higher mortality rates, trade disruption and dampened investment.
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As Heat Waves Descend on Europe, So Do Tourists
Soaring temperatures have gripped the continent during one of its most popular travel seasons.
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A Summer Without Peaches in Georgia
With their state’s signature crop hobbled by inclement weather, Georgians are stretching the fruit they have or turning (heaven forbid!) to California’s.