Oregon 16 hours ago Portland area residents commemorate victims of deadly 2021 heat wave by planting trees Volunteers and family members of the people killed by a 2021 heat wave in the Pacific Northwest gathered in Oregon to plant trees in their memory.
Year in Review December 21 Wildest weather moments of 2023: Burning Man flooding, wildfire smoke, record heat From Southern California's first-ever tropical storm warning to wildfire smoke smothering cities in the Northeast, here are five of the wildest weather moments of 2023.
Sustainable Development September 14 USDA grants $1 billion across the country to plant trees in hopes of reducing extreme heat Hundreds of projects across the U.S. will share $1.13 billion in federal funding to help cities plant trees, mitigate extreme heat incidents, and improve access to nature.
US September 8 Sweltering heatwave invades New England, forcing school closures and early dismissals Widespread heat has enveloped a significant portion of the country, infiltrating New England and prompting certain schools to either shut down or release students early on Friday.
Texas September 7 ERCOT urges Texans to cut power use as grid threatened for first time since 2021 blackout The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) on Thursday requested that residents dial down electricity use as a heatwave threatens the state's power grid.
US September 7 Heatwave forces school disruptions across multiple states, leading to early dismissal, online teaching Late summer heatwave disruptions were experienced by schools across several states, including Michigan, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, leading to early dismissals in schools.
Texas August 31 Texas UPS driver dies days after collapsing in extreme heat A Texas UPS driver died this week after becoming ill while working in hot temperatures amid a heatwave.
Oklahoma August 29 Video shows 5-year-old boy ringing doorbell, seeking help after let off at wrong bus stop in 105-degree heat An Oklahoma mother says her 5-year-old son and her boyfriend's 5-year-old daughter were dropped off at the wrong bus stop and wandered around in 105-degree heat trying to get home.
Arizona August 29 50 Cent postpones Phoenix concert over 'dangerous' triple-digit temps Rapper 50 Cent has postponed his performance at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, blaming temperatures as high as 117 degrees that are currently searing the region.
Arizona August 25 Phoenix continues to battle extreme heat as summer draws to a close As summer slowly gives way to fall, Phoenix remains in the grip of scorching temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for the city and parts of Arizona.