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Egypt sets hottest June day in African history; historic heatwave hits Cyprus
Egypt sets hottest June day in African history; historic heatwave hits Cyprus Aswan in Egypt recorded 50.9 °C (123.6 °F) on June 7, 2024, setting the highest reliable temperature ever recorded in Egypt and the hottest June day in African history. On the same day, Cyprus experienced its hottest June day ever with temperatures hitting […]
Oceans face ‘triple threat’ of extreme heat, oxygen loss and acidification
Oceans face ‘triple threat’ of extreme heat, oxygen loss and acidification Third of world’s ocean surface particularly vulnerable to threats driven by burning fossil fuel and deforestation, new research finds The world’s oceans are facing a “triple threat” of extreme heating, a loss of oxygen and acidification, with extreme conditions becoming far more intense in […]
‘Unliveable’: Delhi’s residents struggle to cope in record-breaking heat
‘Unliveable’: Delhi’s residents struggle to cope in record-breaking heat Temperatures of more than 45C have left population of 29 million exhausted – but the poorest suffer most As the water tanker drove into a crowded Delhi neighbourhood, a ruckus erupted. Dozens of residents ran frantically behind it, brandishing buckets, bottles and hoses, and jumped on […]
Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno
Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool—but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren’t native species. PHOTOGRAPH: VICENTE MÉNDEZ Last fall, I invited a stranger into my yard. Manzanita, with its peeling red bark and delicate […]
Mexico is about to experience its ‘highest temperatures ever recorded’ as death toll climbs
Mexico is about to experience its ‘highest temperatures ever recorded’ as death toll climbs The extreme heat smothering much of Mexico has killed dozens of people across multiple states The sun rises amid high temperatures in Mexico City on Thursday. Extreme heat in Mexico, Central America and parts of the U.S. South has left millions […]
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast Asia
Mass fish die-off in Vietnam as heatwave roasts Southeast Asia A fisherman collecting dead fish caused by renovation works and the ongoing hot weather conditions from a reservoir in southern Vietnam’s Dong Nai province on Apr 30, 2024. (Photo: AFP/STR) DONG NAI, Vietnam: Hundreds of thousands of fish have died in a reservoir in southern […]
Major cities in Mexico running out of water as extreme heat continues
Major cities in Mexico running out of water as extreme heat continues Some major cities in Mexico are facing a shortage in their water supply. This comes as the country has been dealing with extreme heat leading to a severe drought. Telemundo’s Vanessa Hauc talks to Mexican residents on how the shortage is affecting their […]
The Impossible Heat Wave Era is Upon Us
The Impossible Heat Wave Era is Upon Us Photo by Mamunur Rashid/NurPhoto/Shutterstock At the end of March and into the early days of April, the Sahel region of Africa experienced an unprecedented heat wave. Extreme temperatures descended upon Guinea, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Niger, Nigeria, and Chad. One city in Mali recorded a temperature of 48.5 […]
‘So hot you can’t breathe’: Extreme heat hits the Philippines
‘So hot you can’t breathe’: Extreme heat hits the Philippines The heat index was expected to reach the ‘danger’ level of 42 degrees Celsius or higher in at least 30 cities and municipalities of the Philippines. Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing thousands of schools to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for […]
Extreme heat could put 40% of land vertebrates in peril by end of century
Extreme heat could put 40% of land vertebrates in peril by end of century Study shows ‘disastrous consequences for wildlife’ if human-caused emissions push global temperatures up 4.4C A female desert bighorn sheep in the Joshua Tree National Park, California. Such areas would be among the worse impacted if global emissions are not cut. Photograph: […]
Heat Dome Bakes California As “A Lot Of Records Could Be Tied Or Broken”
Heat Dome Bakes California As “A Lot Of Records Could Be Tied Or Broken” A severe heatwave across California and the Pacific Northwest will test power grids this week and early next week. Temperatures are forecasted to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit east of San Diego and Los Angeles, with areas near Palm Springs and […]
“Nothing Left In Pipes”: French Towns Rely on Water Truck Deliveries For Survival
“Nothing Left In Pipes”: French Towns Rely on Water Truck Deliveries For Survival Severe drought conditions affect about 60% of the EU, and in France, dozens of municipalities have run out of water and relied on a fleet of trucks hauling fresh water for survival. At least 100 towns and villages have run out of […]
UK shatters record for its hottest day ever; London fire service declares ‘major incident’
UK shatters record for its hottest day ever; London fire service declares ‘major incident’ Britain recorded its hottest-ever day Tuesday, with temperatures hitting a high of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in the east of England, according to provisional data from the Met Office. London’s fire brigade declared a major incident after a “huge […]
Texas Power Grid Warns Of Record Demand Amid Back-To-Back Triple-Digit Heatwaves
Texas Power Grid Warns Of Record Demand Amid Back-To-Back Triple-Digit Heatwaves An early summer heatwave pattern continues to boil parts of the Central and Southern Plains. This means parts of Texas will continue to roast with temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits next week. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the state’s power grid […]
Australia Ties Record for Hottest Southern Hemisphere Day
Australia Ties Record for Hottest Southern Hemisphere Day It topped 123 degrees Fahrenheit in Western Australia, tying the record for the hottest temperature ever recorded in the southern hemisphere A map showing the misery index in Australia on Thursday. Gif: Earth Wind Map It is really, really, really hot in Australia right now. On Thursday, Onslow, a coastal […]
