Tag: heat
Heat Dome Temperatures May Break Records in Eastern U.S.
A scorching heat dome has settled over the eastern United States, bringing unbearable conditions to tens of millions…
The science behind the heat dome — ‘a mosh pit’ of molecules
The scorching heat wave that is currently sweeping across the Southern United States has raised concerns for the…
Humidity from Corn Sweat Intensifies Extreme Heat Wave in U.S. Midwest
As the heat wave continues to grip the eastern United States, the combination of high temperatures and humidity…
Top questions to ask your kids’ camp about fire, heat and floods : NPR
Experts say there are key questions parents and guardians should ask camp operators about wildfires, flood and heat…
What We’re Watching: Heat, Floods, and Fires Threaten Multiple US Regions While Fossil Fuel Industry Seeks Legal Immunity
Climate Hazards Collide with Policy Cuts: A Recap of Danger Season Erika Spanger, Shana Udvardy, and Rachel Cleetus…
Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables
Written by KIM COOK Sometimes, sitting in front of an open fridge can only provide temporary relief from…
A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day.
As temperatures soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in New England in recent weeks, the region faced a significant…
Extreme Heat Endangers AI Data Centers
The threat of heat waves to data centers that power artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly concerning as…
Georgia police officers break into car with two crying children in the heat
Two young children in Georgia were rescued from a hot car in a mall parking lot last month…
How To Combat the Urban Heat Island Effect at Home
One of the most pressing environmental challenges facing cities today is the urban heat island effect. This phenomenon…
Atlanta is embracing a cheap, effective way to beat urban heat: ‘cool roofs’
In recent years, the concept of cool roofs has gained traction in cities across the United States as…
How climate change is worsening extreme heat
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe, grabbing headlines around the world. Scientific research has shown…