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Heat Waves
Analysis: Climate Crisis Made Heat Wave Hitting Western US 5 Times More Likely
Some areas will experience record high temperatures, including Las Vegas, which could exceed 117 degrees this weekend.
Biden’s Proposal Would Protect 36 Million Workers Facing Extreme Heat on the Job
Labor advocates applauded the plan but warned that federal labor standards for extreme heat are long overdue.
Florida Ban on Protections for Outdoor Workers Goes Into Effect Amid Record Heat
The same interests lobbying against heat protection for workers also pushed to roll back child labor protections.
This Summer, US Workers Are Organizing to Beat the Heat
Workers — both union and non-union — are winning AC, safety breaks and, in one groundbreaking case, heat pay.
Study Shows Geoengineering Attempts Could Cause Catastrophic Climate Effects
The research adds to the mounting evidence that geoengineering is a false climate solution with dangerous results.
Black Neighborhoods Are Preparing for Scorching Summer Temperatures
Black communities are prioritizing their well-being by leading heat preparation workshops, sharing resources, and more.
Millions of Americans Are Experiencing Extreme Temperatures Under “Heat Dome”
Eleven Trump supporters required hospitalization from heat exhaustion after attending a recent town hall in Phoenix.
Heat Waves Are Killing the Vulnerable, Worsening Inequality Across the Globe
“What we’re experiencing right now goes beyond what is normal,” says climate researcher Ruth Cerezo-Mota.
Delhi Heat Wave Suggests Underestimated Speed and Intensity of Global Warming
Heat beyond the limits of human endurance is no longer a distant dystopian future. It’s here and now.
Heat Waves Make Pregnancy More Dangerous, Exacerbate Maternal Health Disparities
Without intervention, continuing heat waves will likely cause millions of babies around the world to be born preterm.