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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions
Heatwave hotspots exceeding climate models are emerging globally, with regions like northwestern Europe, central China, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest witnessing record-breaking extremes. Recent findings reveal jet stream wobbles, vegetation drying, and atmospheric patterns driving these anomalies. Notable impacts include wildfires, crop failures, ...
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By 2050, Children Could Face 8 Times More Heatwaves Than In 2000: UNICEF
Demographic shifts, worsening climate change and rapid technological transformation risk creating a bleak future for youth in the mid-21st century, UNICEF warned.
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2024 On Track To Be Hottest Year Ever Recorded: UN Agency
The year 2024 is on course to become the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures reaching unprecedented levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned.
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Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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Japan Records Hottest October Since 1898, Warm Weather Continues This Month
Japan logged record-breaking temperatures in October, marking the hottest October since record-keeping began in 1898, data from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) showed.
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Children, Elderly In India Exposed To More Heatwave Days In Last Decade: Report
In India, over the last decade, infants and adults aged 65 or above were exposed to about eight heatwave days each year on average, according to a new report.
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"Human-Induced Climate Change Key Cause For Heatwaves": Canada Minister
The tool's first-ever application found that human activity had made a mid-June east coast heave wave two to 10 times more likely.
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Too Hot For Beach Visit? Dubai's Floodlit Beaches Are A Hit At Night
Roasted by summer temperatures too hot for the beach, Dubai has turned to an innovative solution: opening them at night, complete with floodlights and lifeguards carrying night-vision binoculars.
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Over 60 Million Americans Under Alert As Heatwave Hits US
A heat wave brought record-high temperatures to US Midwest states this week, with more than 60 million people included in alerts over the conditions.
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During Heatwave, Temperatures Not The Only Threat: Expert
Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute.
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Antarctica Experiences Exceptionally Long Heatwave, Says Research Body
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is experiencing an exceptionally long heatwave during its winter, according to Britain's national polar research institute.
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Over 47,000 People Died In Europe Last Year Due To Heat: Report
More than 47,000 people died in Europe due to scorching temperatures in 2023, with countries in the region's south hit the hardest, according to a report by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) published on Monday.
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From Torrential Rain To Scorching Heatwave: India's Extreme Weather Events
More than 50 people were killed after landslides swept through tea estates and homes in Kerala state on July 30. Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi. Several rivers swelled up in Assam after seasonal monsoon rains.
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Kashmir Schools Till Class 5 Shut For 2 Days Due To Intense Heatwave
Amid a persistent heatwave, the divisional administration of Kashmir on Sunday ordered the suspension of classes for students up to primary level in both government and private schools on July 29 and 30.
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How Sleeping With AC On Affects Your Health: All You Need To Know
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned that humanity is facing an "extreme heat epidemic" due to climate change.
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Increasing Global Heatwave Hotspots Defy Climate Model Predictions
Heatwave hotspots exceeding climate models are emerging globally, with regions like northwestern Europe, central China, and the U.S. Pacific Northwest witnessing record-breaking extremes. Recent findings reveal jet stream wobbles, vegetation drying, and atmospheric patterns driving these anomalies. Notable impacts include wildfires, crop failures, ...
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By 2050, Children Could Face 8 Times More Heatwaves Than In 2000: UNICEF
Demographic shifts, worsening climate change and rapid technological transformation risk creating a bleak future for youth in the mid-21st century, UNICEF warned.
-
2024 On Track To Be Hottest Year Ever Recorded: UN Agency
The year 2024 is on course to become the hottest year ever recorded, with global temperatures reaching unprecedented levels, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) warned.
-
Is it Safe to Use a Fan in Extreme Heat? Conflicting Guidelines from Experts
With extreme heat on the rise, experts disagree on safe temperature limits for fan use. The CDC advises against using fans over 32.2°C, citing risks in high temperatures. However, WHO sets the threshold at 40°C. Recent studies suggest humidity plays a key role in determining fan effectiveness, with fans aiding cooling in moist conditions. This ha...
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Japan Records Hottest October Since 1898, Warm Weather Continues This Month
Japan logged record-breaking temperatures in October, marking the hottest October since record-keeping began in 1898, data from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) showed.
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Children, Elderly In India Exposed To More Heatwave Days In Last Decade: Report
In India, over the last decade, infants and adults aged 65 or above were exposed to about eight heatwave days each year on average, according to a new report.
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"Human-Induced Climate Change Key Cause For Heatwaves": Canada Minister
The tool's first-ever application found that human activity had made a mid-June east coast heave wave two to 10 times more likely.
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Too Hot For Beach Visit? Dubai's Floodlit Beaches Are A Hit At Night
Roasted by summer temperatures too hot for the beach, Dubai has turned to an innovative solution: opening them at night, complete with floodlights and lifeguards carrying night-vision binoculars.
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Over 60 Million Americans Under Alert As Heatwave Hits US
A heat wave brought record-high temperatures to US Midwest states this week, with more than 60 million people included in alerts over the conditions.
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During Heatwave, Temperatures Not The Only Threat: Expert
Spain has just emerged from a 21-day heatwave that engulfed Madrid, Barcelona and Zaragoza, posing a health threat which extends far beyond the actual temperature, according to Julio Diaz, a researcher at Madrid's Carlos III Health Institute.
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Antarctica Experiences Exceptionally Long Heatwave, Says Research Body
Antarctica, the world's coldest continent, is experiencing an exceptionally long heatwave during its winter, according to Britain's national polar research institute.
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Over 47,000 People Died In Europe Last Year Due To Heat: Report
More than 47,000 people died in Europe due to scorching temperatures in 2023, with countries in the region's south hit the hardest, according to a report by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) published on Monday.
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From Torrential Rain To Scorching Heatwave: India's Extreme Weather Events
More than 50 people were killed after landslides swept through tea estates and homes in Kerala state on July 30. Heavy rains caused floods in capital New Delhi. Several rivers swelled up in Assam after seasonal monsoon rains.
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Kashmir Schools Till Class 5 Shut For 2 Days Due To Intense Heatwave
Amid a persistent heatwave, the divisional administration of Kashmir on Sunday ordered the suspension of classes for students up to primary level in both government and private schools on July 29 and 30.
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How Sleeping With AC On Affects Your Health: All You Need To Know
The world is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to extreme levels. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has warned that humanity is facing an "extreme heat epidemic" due to climate change.
