Major Cities Break Heat Records Amid ‘Extremely Dangerous’ Temperatures
Major cities in the Northeast shattered or tied heat records on Tuesday as temperatures reached scorching levels. Why It Matters Extreme heat warnings have been in place for cities like Baltimore; Washington, D.C.; New York City; Boston; Raleigh, North Carolina; Philadelphia; Newark, New Jersey; and Providence, Rhode Island. Temperatures soared into the triple digits as […]
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NWS Predicts Two States Will See Temperatures as Hot as Death Valley
Areas in Virginia and Maryland are forecast to see similar temperatures to those in Death Valley—often referred to as the hottest place on Earth—on Monday, as a heat wave continues to bake large portions of the country. Why It Matters These forecasts come as swaths of the U.S. received heat-related warnings from the National Weather […]
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Texas Warning Issued as Temperatures Expected to Hit 111
Texas is bracing for a record-breaking heat wave this week, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 111 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued extreme heat warnings for several regions across the state, including Austin, San Antonio, and surrounding counties. Why It Matters In May, temperatures exceeding 100 degrees […]
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Deadly Fungus Spreads Through Europe as Temperatures Rise
As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists are sounding the alarm about an emerging threat: the rapid spread of potentially deadly Aspergillus fungi. With the climate crisis driving warmer and more humid conditions, certain fungal diseases, once confined to tropical regions, are making their way into temperate zones across Europe, posing significant health risks to […]
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