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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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A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.

A punishing heat wave hits the West and Southwest U.S.

A heat wave that's expected to peak this weekend kicked off with record high temperatures and put one-third of Americans under heat alerts.
by Emma Bowman

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How to weatherize and super insulate your home to become more energy efficient

How to weatherize and super insulate your home to become more energy efficient

One of the biggest opportunities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions is weatherizing and super insulating existing homes and buildings. And lawmakers this year set aside a big chunk of money to help people do just that. So how can you get started?
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida

Extreme heat will smother the South from Arizona to Florida

Parts of Arizona, Texas and South Florida are forecast to see dangerous temperatures again after a weekend of extreme heat. Forecasters warn against spending time outdoors.
by Juliana Kim

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It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death

It's hot. For farmworkers without federal heat protections, it could be life or death

Amid extreme heat, there are few federal protections for workers during hot temperatures. The Biden administration wants to change that but the rule making process is long and the heat won't wait.
by Ximena Bustillo and Andrea Hsu

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El Niño plus climate change means record-breaking heat

El Niño plus climate change means record-breaking heat

Some of the hottest global weather in recorded history is happening this week. It’s likely that records will continue to fall this year.
by Rebecca Hersher

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