Record Heat Threatens Greenland’s Ice Sheet
A majority of Greenland's ice sheet is experiencing above-freezing temperatures this week, which could cause record melting and raise global sea levels.
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Record-Breaking Heat Around the World (in Photos)
Last month was Earth's hottest June on record. Temperatures soared up to 115 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of Europe—and July is off to its own record-shattering start.
Viewfinder: A Record Heat Wave in India
An Indian boy cools off in a waterfall during a hot summer day at the Basistha area in Guwahati, India, on June 13th, 2019.
The Arctic’s Oldest, Thickest Sea Ice Is Breaking Up
Arctic ice north of Greenland that normally remains frozen even during the summer has opened up.
Death Valley Is About to Post the Hottest Month in Recorded History
This July in California's Death Valley National Park will mark the hottest month ever measured in human history.
Intensifying Heat Waves Bring Hidden Expenses—Especially for the Poor and Vulnerable
Some of the poorest people in the U.S. end up spending more than 50 percent of their income on energy over the course of the year.
Long Beach Is Trying to Beat the Heat
Sea-level rise is often a primary concern for communities coping with climate change, but in Long Beach the government is worried more about the heat.
How Climate Change Fuels Wildfires in California
As dry conditions become the new normal, California could become a perpetual tinderbox.
Humid Heat Waves Will Top Limits of Human Survivability
By the end of the century, deadly heat waves could become an annual occurrence in South Asia.
Simultaneous Widespread Global Heat Waves Are the New Norm
Late-spring warmth encircled the Northern Hemisphere, with records on every continent.