When a heat record hits 130°F, skeptics cry foul. But scientists use rigorous verification to confirm extreme temperatures. Here’s how they separate real records from glitches — and why it matters for your safety.
A heat wave bringing triple-digit temps and dangerous heat index values across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast is expected to linger through the weekend, while the Great Lakes and Northeast finally see relief.
Ancient cooling methods like flowing robes and water throwing are backed by science. Learn how they beat modern AC and help you survive heat waves.
Record-breaking heatwave grips US as July 4 holiday begins. Phoenix hits 118°F, 130 million affected. Safety tips, climate context, and expert analysis inside.
Europe is warming faster than any other continent. Seven charts from Copernicus show record heat, melting glaciers, and what it means for your health, home, and future.
Thousands of wind turbine blades are heading to landfills, but innovators are turning them into cement, park benches, and more. Discover the solutions transforming renewable waste.
Washington D.C. just endured its hottest week on record, with heat indexes hitting 112°F. For the city’s poor and elderly, the heat wave is a survival crisis — and a warning for every American city.
As the US prepares for its 250th birthday in 2026, extreme weather fueled by climate change threatens parades, fireworks, and historic sites. Can we still throw a party?
A new attribution study finds that the July 2024 U.S. heat wave would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change, signaling a fundamentally different climate.
Beef burgers have a huge carbon footprint compared to bratwurst. This July 4, learn how swapping your patty can cut emissions and help fight climate change.
Scotland’s first gull ranger is trying to change how Eyemouth residents see the birds. Can empathy and non-lethal control replace culling?
From wildfire shutdowns to heatwave episodes, Cartoon Network is both a victim of and a commentator on extreme weather. How climate change is reshaping animation.