The Ocean Gets Heat Waves Too, and They Are Threatening Marine Ecosystems
A new study shows that marine heat waves have become more frequent and more severe as ocean temperatures have climbed.
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Heat Wave Prompts Wildfire Warning in Southern California
Meanwhile, several blazes in Northern California have yet to be contained.
Viewfinder: Beating the Heat Near Paris
A man and a boy wash and cool off their dog with the water of an opened fire hydrant.
The Week in Photos: From Sunday Swims to Soccer Matches
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard’s daily photo feature. Members of a drug squad guard more…
Viewfinder: A Heat Wave in Pakistan
A tiger at the Karachi Zoo licks an ice slab to keep cool during a heat wave on…
America’s Unusually Hot Year
In 2015, every state in the country was warmer than the 20th-century average.
Cold Temperatures Don’t Have Much to Do With Winter Deaths
As hotter summers become more deadly, warmer winters won't bring respite, according to new research.