heat waves
Tips to Cope with Heat, from People Who Work Very Hot Jobs
People who work in a sauna, a greenhouse, a fries truck and as a mascot tell us how they handle the heat during summer.
Amazon Workers at California Air Hub Are Ready to Strike
“It’s going to disrupt their organization. We have several hundred [workers], and a majority of them are going to walk out.”
Prison Cells Can Reach Nearly 150 Degrees in the South
Heat waves can be deadly for prisoners, especially in the South, where many prison cells do not have air conditioning.
Why the UK’s Trains Can’t Handle the Heat
Slow speeds and closed lines have crippled the country’s rail network due to the unprecedented heat wave.
Australia Keeps Smashing Heat Records as Fires Rage
On Wednesday, Australia recorded the highest temperature ever recorded in December anywhere on the planet.
Water Shortages, Murder, and Chaos: The Grim Future of Heat Waves
Climate change means a hotter—and more violent—planet.
Climate Change May Practically Sterilize Male Insects
Male reproductive damage under heat wave conditions could be contributing to biodiversity declines in the Anthropocene.
Extreme Weather Wiped Out a Tenth of the World's Cereal Production
New research reveals that drought and heat waves can have severe impacts on cereal production, while floods and cold spells don't — and rich countries, not developing ones may be the most impacted.
Get Used To Blackouts and Higher Electric Bills As the Climate Changes
International attention has largely focused on how climate change is caused by power plant emissions but new research quantifies the likely impacts droughts and heat waves will have on power plant capacity around the world.
Persian Gulf Nations Might Be Screwed No Matter What the World Does About Climate Change
Their economies depend upon oil and gas exports and rising temperatures threaten to cut into economic productivity — but with year-round sun, they could become big renewable producers.