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Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record temperatures persist across U.S.

Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record temperatures persist across U.S.

President Joe Biden plans to announce new steps to address the extreme heat that has threatened millions of Americans, most recently in the Southwest. The White House says officials are working on worker protections, improved weather forecasts and more accessible drinking water.
by The Associated Press

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Concern about crops sprouts amid extreme drought, heat

Concern about crops sprouts amid extreme drought, heat

Extreme drought and sweltering heat are sowing trouble for Minnesota corn crops and backyard gardens alike. Nick Peterson, a member of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Board of Directors and a farmer in Clear Lake, says it’s been a “trying summer” due to the complicated conditions.
by Phil Picardi and Gracie Stockton

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Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks

Amid a record heat wave, Texas construction workers lose their right to rest breaks

In June, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law undoing local protections that ensured breaks for laborers who spend their days in scorching heat. The law takes effect Sept. 1.
by Hannah Levitan, Investigative Reporting Workshop

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Planting 'climate-smart' trees from the south to save forests up north

Planting 'climate-smart' trees from the south to save forests up north

Climate change is putting stress on the traditional spruce and pines in Minnesota’s northern forests — and there’s real concern about their future. So, researchers are planting trees from the southern parts of our state in hopes of saving our northern forests.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Extreme heat and a changing climate: How to protect ourselves

Extreme heat and a changing climate: How to protect ourselves

Extreme, prolonged heat waves are setting all-time records across the world. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the dangers of extreme heat, how to protect ourselves and our changing climate.
by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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Tourists and residents warned to stay inside as deadly heat hits Europe during peak travel season

Tourists and residents warned to stay inside as deadly heat hits Europe during peak travel season

Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires.
by The Associated Press

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Day and night Phoenix has sweltered from heat that will break a record for American cities

Day and night Phoenix has sweltered from heat that will break a record for American cities

Phoenix's relentless streak of dangerously hot days is finally poised to smash a record for major U.S. cities on Tuesday, the 19th straight day the desert city is to see the temperature soar to 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more.
by The Associated Press

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