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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.

By Mac Schwerin

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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.

By Jason Horowitz

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Up in Smoke: Canada’s Outdoor Summer Season

Those planning to visit the country’s extensive forests and backcountry have been stymied by the raging wildfires, just as the country’s travel industry was bouncing back.

By Vjosa Isai

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A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather

This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools.

By J. D. Biersdorfer