Extreme heat grips Japan, even Hokkaido
Japan is experiencing another tortuously hot summer, with human-induced climate change driving up temperatures even in Hokkaido, where…
Iran’s capital and surrounding province will shut for a day due to a heat wave
Iran has announced the closure of government offices, banks, and businesses in Tehran on Wednesday due to an…
Greece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country
ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece imposed mandatory work breaks on Monday in parts of the country where…
Europe sizzles and the Eiffel Tower’s summit closes
PARIS (AP) — Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer on Tuesday, as Barcelona…
Europe swelters under a punishing heat wave with Paris forecast to hit 104 F
PARIS — Barcelona recorded its hottest month of June since records started over a century ago, Spain’s national…
Scientists warn that greenhouse gas accumulation is accelerating and more extreme weather will come
WASHINGTON (AP) — Humans are on track to release so much greenhouse gas in less than three years…
Japan to start special heatstroke alert system Wednesday
Japan is set to begin this year’s operation of its Special Heat Stroke Alert system Wednesday in an…
Climate change exacerbated Canada’s summer heat waves: ECCC
With the recent news that 2024 is likely to become the hottest year ever for the planet, it…