European Cities Now Face up to Five Months of Extreme Heat

European cities now face up to five months of extreme heat

Prolonged hot weather is reshaping Europe’s cities, as temperatures above 32°C stretch into autumn.

Housing conditions exacerbate the effects of extreme heat in rural America

By Sarah Melotte The Daily Yonder This time of year I get into the habit of working all day from my porch underneath the canopy of a Duke blue (gross) umbrella that my partner despises because, according to her, it’s ugly and takes up too much space. But I cherish my porch time. And I’ll do anything to keep myself comfortable enough to stay outside throughout the summer, no matter how distasteful the solution.  But we’re in the middle of a heat …

The long-term risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal

Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point.

The long-term health risks as extreme heat becomes a new normal

Extreme heat is becoming a dangerous new normal that brings with it a number of health risks. From severe burns to accelerated aging, the effects of long periods of high temperatures on the human body are getting more attention in this time of rising climate change. Stephanie Sy reports from Phoenix, the epicenter of extreme heat in the United States, for our series, Tipping Point.