Hot days are getting hotter in north-west Europe – and the region is poorly equipped to cope.
Spring 2022’s record heat put most Indians at greater risk of a premature death.
Afghanistan and Central America have growing populations, limited resources, and the potential for more extreme heatwaves.
El Niño can trigger intense and widespread periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves. They can devastate marine life.
The final report in the IPCC’s sixth assessment series says countries will have to cut their greenhouse gas emissions 60% in the next 12 years to keep global warming in check.
The UK is next to last in Europe for heat pump sales – psychologists explain why take up is so low.
Texas wasn’t prepared to keep the lights on during Winter Storm Uri, and it won’t be ready for future cold weather unless it starts thinking about energy demand as well as supply.
In 2015, 6,700 premature deaths were caused by urban heat – this can be reduced by a third by planting more trees.
In 2015, 6,700 premature deaths were caused by urban heat – this can be reduced by a third by planting more trees.
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