July was officially Earth’s hottest month on record, European scientists say
July’s global average temperature of 16.95 degrees Celsius was a third of a degree Celsius higher than the previous record set in 2019.
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Typhoon Khanun Threatens Japan Again, With South Korea Next
The storm, which battered Okinawa last week, made an unusual zigzag move and now threatens the Japanese island of Kyushu.
As Weather Threats Loom, Even Chimps Learn to Shelter in Place
How do you teach 300 chimpanzees to seek safety in a storm? With cowbells, sound machines and a bright orange Frisbee.
IN PHOTOS: Deadly floods in China leave parts of the country underwater
Heavy rains were triggered by the arrival of typhoon Doksuri in late July, which hit Beijing and the province of Hebei for about a week before moving northeast.
Winter Heat Wave Grips Chile, Argentina and Other South American Countries
An unusual winter heat wave has brought record high temperatures to cities across Argentina, Chile and Paraguay this week, triggering concerns about the impacts of climate change.
Iran Orders Two-Day Shutdown Because of ‘Unprecedented’ Heat
The government announced a two-day public holiday, ordering all government agencies, banks and schools to close amid soaring temperatures that threatened public health and strained the power grid.
At Least 2 Dead in Heavy Rains and Flooding in Beijing
Landslides and flash flooding threatened outer districts of the city, and more than 5,000 residents were evacuated from their homes, the authorities said.
Typhoon Doksuri slams into China after killing dozens in Philippines
The typhoon is the most powerful to make landfall in China this year and second-strongest to hit southeastern Fujian province since Typhoon Meranti in 2016.
Global heat waves could become ‘new normal’ without swift action: experts
“No more hesitancy, no more excuses, no more waiting for others to move first. There is simply no more time for that,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.