As climate change sends summer temperatures soaring, older people are increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses in places like Phoenix.
Category: Heat and Heat Waves
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Summer Travel and Climate Change: Will Vacation Be a Thing of the Past?
This year, everything from scorching heat to fires, floods, tornadoes and hail storms driven by climate change have disrupted the plans of travelers around the world. A summer getaway remains a powerful desire, but it’s at a tipping point.
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How Grand Canyon National Park Works to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths and Injuries
In a summer of deadly heat for hikers in the Southwest, rangers at Grand Canyon National Park use a pioneering approach of aggressive messaging and outreach to prevent disaster on the trails.
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Heat Is Costing the U.S. Economy Billions in Lost Productivity
From meatpackers to home health aides, workers are struggling in sweltering temperatures and productivity is taking a hit.
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Wildfires and Heat Transform Italy and Greece Into Tourism Nightmares
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
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A High-Water Year for River Rafting
All that snow in the West? It’s water now, and it’s providing a banner season for white-water rafting. Here are five rivers to run this summer.
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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.