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Climate change and extreme weather could fuel another housing crisis
An estimated 39 million homes and businesses in the United States could soon face skyrocketing insurance premiums — if they can even find insurance coverage at all. That’s according to a new report from First Street Foundation, which warns that this “insurance bubble” could lead to a costly, widespread housing crisis coast-to-coast.
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This record-hot summer might actually be the coolest for the rest of your life
Summer 2023 broke heat records across the globe but climate experts say it could be the coolest summer we experience for the rest of our lives.
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Heat wave continues Friday with storms possible in the afternoon
Conditions will stay muggy overnight with temperatures falling into the upper 60s and low 70s. Friday will start off dry with scattered showers and storms possible in the afternoon. Many school districts have made the decision to dismiss students early due to the extreme heat. Click here for a full list of early dismissals. Temps will be slightly cooler with…
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Workers exposed to extreme heat have no consistent protection in the US
State and federal agencies are scrambling to find measures to combat what experts call one of the harshest and most neglected effects of climate change in the U.S.: rising heat deaths and injuries of people who work in triple-digit temperatures.
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Mishmash of how US heat deaths are counted complicates efforts to keep people safe as Earth warms
Death certificates don’t always reflect the role that extreme heat played in ending a person’s life even when it seems obvious it was a factor.
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How to stay safe in extreme heat: Do's and Don'ts
As parts of the U.S. continue to experience record high-temperatures, it’s important to know what you should and shouldn’t do to keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Almost 200 million people in US are under heat or flood advisories
Dangerous heat is forecast to “engulf” much of the eastern half of the United States as extreme temperatures spread from the Midwest into the Northeast and mid-Atlantic where some residents will see their hottest temperatures of the year, according to the National Weather Service.
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World Weather Attribution report: Climate change to intensify more frequent heatwaves
Report warns: Urgent climate intervention required to prevent intensifying heatwaves and protect vulnerable populations.
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Homes become ‘air fryers' in Phoenix heat, people sacrifice on AC for fear of cost
Temperatures have peaked at or above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius) the entire month of July in Phoenix and extreme heat stretches across the American South.
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Phoenix hits at least 110 for 19th straight day, breaking U.S. city records in worldwide heat wave
The extreme heat scorching Phoenix set a new record Tuesday, the 19th consecutive day temperatures hit at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) in a summer of suffering echoing around much of the globe.
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Why extreme heat impacts the very old and very young the most
A health expert explains why hot weather leaves the elderly and young children more susceptible to heat illnesses.
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Connecticut folks visit the beach on Friday amid heat wave
A scorcher of a Friday meant plenty of beachgoers at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison. “Enjoying the cool water and the breeze,” said Kat Dementrion, who made the trip down from Springfield, Mass. Her friend, Renee – agreed, “Beating the summer heat is all about enjoying time with your friends, having some drinks on the beach and just enjoying…
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Here's where you can find cooling centers to get out of CT's extreme heat
As local temperatures soar past the 90s, multiple Connecticut cities and towns have opened cooling centers in an effort to shelter vulnerable populations from the intense weather. Gov. Ned Lamont activated Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol Wednesday afternoon, warning residents to stay inside when they can. The protocol will remain in effect through Friday at 8 p.m. As a...
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Here's how to keep cool and stay safe during a heat wave
The scorching heat wave across the U.S. has caused more than a dozen deaths. Here’s a guide for you and your pets.