As global warming worsens, green spaces in urban areas will play an important role in providing respite. According to a new analysis, these urban green spaces will be crucial in preventing heat-related deaths, which have been on the rise in recent years. The analysis, published in BMJ Open, reviewed a selected 12 studies on the […]
A new study by researchers in Australia has found that iconic and endangered koalas have the ability to regulate their body temperatures more than previously thought. For the first time, scientists have observed free-ranging, wild koalas drastically lowering their core body temperatures during cool mornings in preparation for the most sweltering summer days. “This strongly […]
After a few weeks of heat advisories and even devastating wildfires, California’s power grid has faced minimal disruptions. Officials are praising the state’s long-term focus on renewable energy infrastructure and battery storage for enhancing grid stability, even in the extreme heat. “This was a good early test that we passed in very good shape,” said […]
The global average temperature for the period June 2023 to May 2024 — 12 consecutive months — was 1.63 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, making it the hottest on record, according to new data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). It was also the longest stretch above the 1.5-degree threshold of the Paris […]
As of Thursday afternoon, the Thompson wildfire in northern California was contained enough for most of the roughly 17,000 residents who had been evacuated to return home. The fire began near Oroville on Tuesday, but was 46 percent contained as of Friday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). […]
If you’re planning any outdoor activities this Fourth of July, be sure to hydrate regularly, wear sunscreen and watch for signs of heat stress, because it’s going to be a hot one. A large portion of the United States — 110 million people across 21 states — will experience heat-related advisories and warnings in the […]
According to Saudi Arabia, at least 1,301 people lost their lives due to intense heat during the Hajj pilgrimage. Most of those making the pilgrimage did not have permits and were left exposed to the scorching elements. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with 83% being unauthorised to perform hajj and having walked long […]
The Olympics in Paris this summer could be the hottest on record, according to a new report: Rings of Fire: Heat Risks at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Leading athletes warn the heat could result in athletes collapsing or even dying while participating in events. Mike Tipton, a human and applied physiology professor at the United […]
An extended heat wave has descended upon the United States, causing extreme heat alerts and record temperatures for tens of millions. Cities like Chicago have already broken records as daytime temperatures reached into the 90s from the Midwest to Maine. On Tuesday, Governor of New York Kathy Hochul called on the National Guard to help […]
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