Water shortages from longtime mismanagement have left people with shrinking options, as temperatures spike and growing poverty makes air-conditioning unaffordable for many.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
How to Fight Canada’s Wildfires in the Era of Climate Change
Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season shows the need to shift from suppressing fires to preventing them as fires become more difficult to combat.
Only Early Birds Will See Acropolis as Workers Strike Over Heat
Security guards and others say the extreme temperatures in Athens and at other historical sites are dangerous for them and for tourists. The employees are stopping work at noon at least for now.
Around the Globe, Searing Heat With No Sign of Relief
In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight.
Europe Embraces the Siesta to Deal With the Intense Heat Wave
The siesta, a sacred afternoon break in Spain, was once mocked as lazy. But now, countries like Germany, which were among the siesta haters, are taking another look.
For Europe’s Older Population, Heat Is the New Covid
Scorching temperatures have threatened the health of the elderly and pushed them inside, while governments are trying to take extraordinary steps to protect them.
Cerberus or Caronte? Why Europe Is Starting to Name Heat Waves
The World Meteorological Organization has warned against naming heat wave events and said it has no plans to do so, despite calls by some experts who say names could raise awareness about heat’s dangers.
Global Warming Is Bringing More Change Than Just Heat
Climate change is already affecting the world in powerful ways. But it could also drive mass migration and reshape societies as its consequences add up.
Here’s Where Global Heat Records Stand So Far in July
Average temperatures for the entire globe have been at their highest on record, scientists said.
China Rejects Pressure From U.S. to Do More to Address Climate Change
John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, emerges from talks in Beijing without a new agreement. But just talking is progress, he said.