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What do heatwaves mean for Scandinavia?
Under the Radar A record-breaking run of sweltering days and tropical nights is changing the way people – and animals – live in typically cool Nordic countries
By Genevieve Bates Published
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Europe's heatwave: the new front line of climate change
In the Spotlight How will the continent adapt to 'bearing the brunt of climate change'?
By The Week UK Published
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Delivery drivers face continuing heat risks with Trump's OSHA pick
The Explainer David Keeling is a former executive at UPS and also worked at Amazon
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Earth just saw its hottest day on record
Speed Read July 21, 2024 was the hottest day in recorded global history
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Prisons are simply not prepared for extreme heat
Under the radar Inmates are at severe risk of heat-related illness
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Sweltering heat wave hits much of the United States
Speed Read An excessive heat warning was in effect for 10% of the country's population
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The heated battle over air conditioning at the Paris Olympics
In the Spotlight Athletes want AC in the Olympic Village but Paris officials are crying foul
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The hottest July: America’s Southwest boils in the heat
feature Phoenix residents have suffered burns after falling on the city’s scalding roads
By The Week Staff Published
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Hundreds of children hit with heat exhaustion at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
Speed Read One British parent said children ‘think they are going to die’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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How to make homes cooler without cranking up the air conditioning
feature Air conditioners often become the default solution when temperatures rise but they’re not the only answer
By The Week Staff Published
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Why is Europe sweltering while the UK is a washout?
Today's Big Question Blocked weather pattern caused by a stuck jet stream is stopping baking temperatures reaching Britain
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is climate change to blame for Europe’s blistering heatwave?
feature As temperatures continue to warm, we are seeing changes in the atmosphere that leads to increased occurrences of extreme temperatures
By The Week Staff Published
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The highest UK temperature ever recorded
feature Preliminary data suggests average global temperatures broke records last week
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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UK braced for drought and floods at the same time
Speed Read Prolonged dry spell to come to an end this week but 24 million people still face hosepipe ban
By The Week Staff Published
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