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When will the heat wave end? Maps show forecast across the U.S.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high ...
Triple-digit temperatures on deck as heat wave descends on SoCal, elevating fire, health concerns
Big changes [are] coming ... as high pressure over Arizona expands west into Southern California,' the weather service warns.
Global warming contributed to 1,500 more deaths during Europe's heat wave, study says
Humanity’s burning of fossil fuels directly led to the deaths of at least 1,500 people in a European heatwave last week, a ...
Colorado is bracing for dangerous record heat wave Wednesday
A large dome of heat will envelop all of Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain region on Wednesday. Many high temperatures ...
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30 years after Chicago’s deadly 1995 heat wave, sociologist Eric Klinenberg reflects on what went wrong
In July 1995, 739 Chicagoans died during a five-day heat wave that shocked the city.
Human-induced warming contributed to 1,500 deaths in last week’s European heat wave: Report
Climate change caused by humans played a direct role in the deaths of about 1,504 people during a heat wave that struck Europe last week, a new report has found. Warming linked to the combustion ...
Heat and humidity continue as Boston nears second heat wave of season
Boston is on the verge of a second heat wave with temperatures back into the 90s and high humidity prompting afternoon ...
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Amid rising risk, can a WA utility company shut off power during a heat wave?
Summer is underway and WA residents are turning on the fan or air conditioning. But can utility companies cut power if the ...
As heat wave ramps up, Southern California residents search for relief
A mini heat wave is expected to bring triple digit temperatures to some parts of Southern California this week.