Heat
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Real Estate
How Do I Make My Building Turn on the Heat (or Turn It Up)?
New York City requires building owners to provide heat between Oct. 1 and May 31.
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Science
Fan Dies at Taylor Swift Concert in Rio’s Extreme Heat
Many fans fell sick at the show, where temperatures broke records and concertgoers complained of a lack of water. Saturday’s…
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America
Health Risks Linked to Climate Change Are Getting Worse, Experts Warn
The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought…
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Europe
Why Summers May Never Be the Same
The globe’s warmest months on record redefined summer for many Americans.
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Food
Workers Exposed to Extreme Heat Have Few Protections
Tens of millions of Americans are struggling to cope with soaring temperatures. OSHA is developing new workplace safety standards, but…
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Europe
Central U.S. Swelters Under Heat Dome, Forcing Cancellations and Precautions
A summer of extreme weather continued as residents coped with oppressive heat across a large stretch of the nation’s midsection.
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Europe
It’s Been a Hellish Summer for the Mediterranean. And It’s Not Over.
Record heat and wildfires have turned summer holidays into nightmares and called into question the future of cherished tourist destinations.
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America
How to Stay Cool in New York City During Extreme Heat
Officials are encouraging residents to take advantage of cooling centers and splash pads. They are also warning against operating air…
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Real Estate
What You Can Do at Home to Help Stem Climate Change
Relatively simple measures like thermostat control, composting and switching to electric appliances can make a big difference.
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Tech
It’s Scorching in Iran, and There’s Less and Less Water to Help
Water shortages from longtime mismanagement have left people with shrinking options, as temperatures spike and growing poverty makes air-conditioning unaffordable…