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Pakistan May 23, 2024

Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave

A severe heat wave in Pakistan has led to hundreds of heat stroke cases across the country, prompting health officials to advise staying indoors and hydrated.

Mexico May 8, 2024

3-digit temperatures trigger rolling blackouts in Mexico

Hourslong rolling blackouts hit Mexico late Tuesday as high temperatures and brief drops in power generation took their toll on the Latin American country.

Europe May 1, 2024

Greece bolsters firefighting arsenal to cope with country's growing heat risk

Greece is bracing for an intense wildfire season as temperatures rise and fires start earlier each year by doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units.

Asia April 29, 2024

Philippine schools cancel classes as major heat wave spreads across Southeast Asia

Millions of students in public schools across the Philippines are being ordered to stay home after urgent health warnings spread throughout Southeast Asia as major heatwave continues to hit region.

US April 23, 2024

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

HEALTH April 21, 2024

Health weekend roundup: A mother's health mission, sleep-blocking foods, heat illnesses and more

As your weekend continues and you look to the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out.

HEALTH April 19, 2024

CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’

Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.

Africa March 26, 2024

South Sudan to reopen schools after 2-week, extreme heat-induced closure

The South Sudanese government on Tuesday announced that the country's schools will reopen next week after being shuttered by triple-digit temperatures.

Oregon March 18, 2024

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, 2023

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, 2023

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.