Philly residents look for ways to beat the heatwave
Philadelphia residents look for ways to endure a brutal heatwave.
Philadelphia residents look for ways to endure a brutal heatwave.
Arizona saguaros are collapsing in this extreme heat, and experts are worried
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
The cacti usually live about 150 years, and inside their skin, they can reach up to 140 degrees inside. Still, the prolonged dryness and intense heat could be a problem.
Philly declares heat health emergency as heatwave takes hold
Philadelphia residents struggle to stay cool in oppressive heat as officials declare citywide heat emergency.
Philadelphia residents struggle to stay cool in oppressive heat as officials declare citywide heat emergency.
Philly residents find new ways to stay cool in heatwave
From cooling off in city fountains, to new shade stations in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods, Philadelphians are working to stay cool as heatwave persists.
From cooling off in city fountains, to new shade stations in heat-vulnerable neighborhoods, Philadelphians are working to stay cool as heatwave persists.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Greece wildfires: Evacuations ordered on island of Rhodes as blazes continue across country
The most serious fire is on the island of Rhodes. Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from several locations on Rhodes as wildfires burned for a sixth day.
The most serious fire is on the island of Rhodes. Some 19,000 people have been evacuated from several locations on Rhodes as wildfires burned for a sixth day.
2 female hikers found dead in Nevada park as heat scorches parts of US
Two women hikers have been found dead in a state park in southern Nevada, authorities said Sunday.
Two women hikers have been found dead in a state park in southern Nevada, authorities said Sunday.
More than 35 million Americans expected to see triple-digit temps Sunday as deadly heat wave drags on
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
More than 46 million Americans from California to Florida are under heat alerts Sunday that will remain in effect until at least the start of the workweek.
N.J. officials warn pet owners of toxic algae in Camden County park
Camden County officials are warning the public to be on alert. They are warning of a toxic algae in a popular park. It’s especially dangerous to dogs.
Camden County officials are warning the public to be on alert. They are warning of a toxic algae in a popular park. It’s especially dangerous to dogs.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Canadian wildfire smoke invades US again, impacts air quality for nearly 110 million Americans
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
Air Quality Alerts are in place for nearly 110 million people as smoke from the Canadian wildfires returns through Monday evening.
Heat wave sitting over much of US Southwest, on track to break records
About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.
About a third of Americans were under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings Saturday, with the heat expected to continue into next week.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The Anthropocene: Scientists say this lake marks the start of a new geologic epoch
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Several cities have heat emergency plans. Are they enough in a warming world?
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.
Natural disasters can be dramatic — barreling hurricanes, building-toppling tornadoes — but heat is more deadly. Many cities are beginning to plan their responses to the looming threat.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
US gives go-ahead for Orsted's New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
It cleared the way Wednesday for the first of at least three such projects in a state trying to become the East Coast leader in wind energy.
It cleared the way Wednesday for the first of at least three such projects in a state trying to become the East Coast leader in wind energy.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'