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.
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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.
July 2023 set to be world’s hottest month ever record: scientists
July is traditionally the hottest month of the year, and the EU said it did not project August would surpass the record set this month.
Dozens killed as wildfires, heat wave sweep through the Mediterranean
Without human-induced climate change, the events this month would have been ‘extremely rare,’ according to a study by World Weather Attribution.
July heat waves in U.S., Europe ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change: experts
Several climate scientists say this month’s heat is likely the hottest Earth has been in about 120,000 years, easily the hottest of human civilization.
Nova Scotia Flooding: At Least Four Remain Missing After Extreme Rain
Parts of the province recorded its heaviest rainfall since 1971. The flooding forced hundreds to evacuate, officials said.
The world is scorching. Here are the tourist hotspots facing the most heat
Destinations in Europe such as parts of Greece, eastern Spain, Sardinia, Sicily and southern Italy are currently experiencing the peak of their heat waves.
Tornado-damaged U.S. Pfizer plant won’t see drug production delays: company
The drugmaker’s ability to salvage production equipment and other essential materials could mitigate what experts feared would be a major blow to an already strained system.
Extreme heatwaves will continue through August, WMO adviser says
Extreme weather has also disrupted the lives of millions of Americans, with dangerous heat stretching from Southern California to the Deep South.
Around the Globe, Searing Heat With No Sign of Relief
In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight.