Heat
Earth Headed for Nearly Three-Degree Temperature Hike—Well Above Paris Agreement Level
A new U.N. report finds current pledges put the planet on track to warm 2.5 to 2.9 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels this century
Fossil Fuel Production on Track to Increase Despite Climate Promises, Report Finds
World governments are planning to produce 110 percent more coal, oil and gas in 2030 than is allowed under the Paris Agreement, U.N. says
Cheetahs Become More Nocturnal in Extreme Heat, Study Finds
Hunting later at night may force the big cats to surrender their prey to larger carnivores, such as lions and leopards
At Least 125 River Dolphins Have Died Amid Drought and Heat in Brazilian Amazon
Though the pink animals' cause of death is not confirmed, temperatures in the remote Lake Tefé reached 102 degrees Fahrenheit in late September
Farmers Are Breeding Cows to Withstand Heat Waves
A gene that occurs naturally in some cow breeds may be the key to helping cattle thrive as temperatures rise because of climate change
Swiss Seniors Are Suing Over Climate Change's Threat to Their Health
Amid record-setting heat, the group of women argue that their government's failure to cut fossil fuel emissions has violated their human rights
Spinning 'Fire Whirls' Tear Through the Mojave Desert Amid California's Largest Wildfire This Year
The dangerous columns of fire can rapidly change direction and spread embers over long distances
July Was Likely Earth's Hottest Month on Record
With El Niño and human-caused climate change expected to bring more heat in the future, scientists say July's extreme temperatures could soon be surpassed
Water Temperatures Hit 'Hot Tub' Levels in the Florida Keys
A buoy in Manatee Bay recorded 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening, as coral reefs suffer
Greece Is on Fire, Forcing Its Largest-Ever Evacuation From Flames
Blazes on three popular vacation islands have led thousands of people to flee the area amid a massive heat wave
Chicago May Be Slowly Sinking Because of 'Underground Climate Change'
The ground beneath the Windy City is shifting as heat escapes from buildings and transit systems, posing a threat to infrastructure, a study finds
From Japan to Louisiana to Rome, Here Are Ten Heat Records Earth Has Broken Since June
As the planet clocks the warmest June ever, here's a list of temperature marks that fell this summer
Earth Faces Hottest Day Ever Recorded—Three Days in a Row
Researchers attribute the sweltering heat to a combination of human-caused climate change and El Niño, which has a global warming effect
Why Are Squirrels 'Splooting' on Hot Days?
This adorable behavior helps the rodents cool down, especially as extreme heat sweeps the planet
Heat Wave Gripping the Southern U.S. Will Spread This Week
Some areas may face a heat index as high as 120 degrees
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