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Pacific Northwest heat wave ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change: Research
The suffocating heat wave that killed hundreds of people across the Pacific Northwest last week would have been “virtually impossible” without climate ... World News -
Death rate soars as Canada’s British Columbia suffers ‘extreme heat’
The Canadian province of British Columbia suffered nearly double the average deaths as temperatures hit a record high of 46.6°C (115.88°F) during the ... World News -
Sizzling temperatures hit Australia as wildfires persist, code red issued
A code red was issued in South Australia on Friday as temperatures hit 42 degrees Celsius (108 Fahrenheit) in the state’s capital, while ... World News -
It's sizzling: Australia experiences hottest day on record
Australia experienced its hottest day on record and temperatures are expected to soar even higher as heatwave conditions embrace most of the country. ... Variety -
Summer heatwaves caused 1,500 extra deaths in France
Heatwaves in June and July caused about 1,500 more deaths than usual in France over that period, though the figure was far lower than in the summer of ... Variety -
Olympic triathlon test event in Tokyo shortened over extreme heat fears
The running segment of the Elite Women’s Triathlon Olympic qualifier, held across the same course which will stage the event during the 2020 ... Sports -
Heatwave caused nearly 400 more deaths in Netherlands
Almost 400 people more died in the Netherlands during Europe’s recent record-breaking heatwave than in a regular summer week, Dutch national ... Variety -
UN chief: Data shows July equaled or surpassed hottest month
The latest data from the World Meteorological Organization shows the month of July “at least equaled if not surpassed the hottest month in ... Features -
Britain hit record high of 38.7 degrees Celsius last week
Temperatures in Britain reached a record high of 38.7 degrees Celsius on July 25, the Met Office national weather service said on Monday, confirming a ... Variety -
Heatwave threatens to accelerate ice melt in Greenland
As Europe’s record-breaking heatwave drifts towards the Arctic it threatens to accelerate the melting of ice in Greenland, which already started ... Variety -
Belgium hits record high of 40.2 C
Official meteorologists registered a record high temperature for Belgium on Wednesday as western Europe sweltered under a heatwave that has disrupted ... World News -
Heat wave smashes 75-year record with 38.8C in Netherlands, Belgium
The Netherlands and Belgium experienced their hottest day on record on Wednesday, with the mercury soaring to 38.8 degrees Celsius as Europe sweltered ... Variety -
‘Survive, not enjoy’: Heat, humidity gripping half the US
Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of ... Variety -
US enduring extreme heat as weekend temperatures soar
The United States is sweating through a weekend of extremely hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures ... Variety -
June 2019 was the hottest on record across the globe
June 2019 was the hottest in 140 years, setting a global record, according to the latest monthly global climate report released on Thursday by the US ... Features -
US heatwave just warming up for long and scorching weekend
The heatwave that has been roasting much of the US in recent days is just getting warmed up, with temperatures expected to soar to dangerous levels ... Variety -
France’s June heatwave at least ‘five times more likely’ with climate change
Climate change alone made the record-setting heatwave that pushed temperatures in France above 45 degrees Celsius (113F) last week at least five times ... Variety -
France removes heatwave alert for Paris
Paris authorities said on Monday that they had removed the amber-level heatwave alert that had been declared for the French capital since June 23, in ... Variety -
Spain hit by more wildfires as heatwave continues
Spain was hit by more wildfires as temperatures remained sky-high in the Europe-wide heatwave, authorities said on Saturday, just as firefighters ... World News -
France fries: Record heat hits tourists, schools, hospitals
Schools are spraying kids with water and nursing homes are equipping the elderly with hydration sensors as France battles a record-setting heat wave ... Healthy Living -
Heatstroke kills monkeys as India suffers in searing temperatures
A troop of monkeys died from suspected heatstroke in India as scorching temperatures that have lasted more than a week take a mounting toll on humans ... Variety -
India heatwave takes temperatures near record highs
Temperatures in an Indian desert city hit 50 degrees Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) for the second time in three days as a deadly heatwave maintained its ... Healthy Living -
Bedbug epidemic bites into Britain thanks to heatwave this summer
Bedbugs are generally associated with poor and developing societies, but even affluent British cities are being plagued by the tiny parasites due to ... Variety -
WATCH: Dramatic footage shows moment 3-year-old girl saved from hot car
A dramatic video has shown the moment 3-year-old girl was saved by a Florida deputy from a sweltering car after being locked inside by her mother. A ... Variety -
Spain heatwave death toll rises to nine
Spain’s death toll from a particularly virulent heatwave rose to nine in just one week, authorities said Tuesday, as the country suffers ... World News -
Europe struggles through major heatwave, issues red alerts
Local temperature records were broken in countries across Europe as a heatwave hit several countries including France, Portugal and Spain.Temperatures ... Features -
Iraq announces mandatory official holiday due to heat wave
The Iraqi government has announced a mandatory official holiday due to a heat wave. Wednesday’s late night statement calling for a Thursday ... Variety -
'Lucifer' heat wave keeps parts of Europe in red alert
No wonder it’s been dubbed “Lucifer.” A relentless heat wave that gripped parts of Europe this week has sent temperatures soaring to ... Variety -
Displaced Syrians face blistering summer heat
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WATCH: Truck MELTS into road as Kuwait swelters in extreme heat
Temperatures in Kuwait that have soared above 40 degrees Celsius have led to an entire truck being filmed as its wheels melted into the scorching ... Variety