Florida’s silent storm: Inside new science exposing how humidity can escalate a heat wave
A UF team has developed a measure of heat waves that considers how long the heat lasts and how far ...
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Studies: Extreme weather fueled by climate change is adding to bird declines
One study focused on intensifying droughts, while another found heat waves have led to declines.
Rivers are heating up faster than the air − that’s a problem for aquatic life and people
Periods of abnormally high water temperatures in rivers are becoming more common, more intense and longer lasting.
Staying safe and healthy during extreme heat
A new report reveals that nearly half the world experienced more extreme heat days last year due to climate change.
Four ways your community can save lives during this summer’s heat waves
Local governments can impact the health and safety of residents as they face increasingly extreme weather.
The world is heating up. How much can our bodies handle?
Scientists put people in a heat chamber for nine hours — here's what they learned.
What the jet stream and climate change had to do with the hottest summer on record − remember all those heat domes?
Temperature increases associated with climate change result in more frequent and severe heat waves, as the world saw in 2024.
Wildfires can create their own weather, further spreading the flames − an atmospheric scientist explains how
Fire-produced thunderstorms are much more common than anyone realized just a few years ago.
America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat
In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
The impact of summer heat on physical and mental health
Altered weather patterns and extreme temperatures can take a heavy toll on our mental and emotional well-being.