The year of extreme weather began with floods and ended with a drought, and set a new record high average annual temperature across the state.
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How rising global heat connects catastrophic floods on 4 continents
At this time of year, that flood potential amped up by global warming can become especially evident.
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Life and death in the heat: What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs
On Wednesday, there were 21 heat-related deaths at a hospital in Morocco as temperatures spiked to 118.9 degrees Fahrenheit in the region of 575,000 people, most lacking air conditioning.
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Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl left millions without power
While it may be weeks or even years before the full human toll of the storm in Texas is known, understanding that number helps plan for the future, experts say.
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No one knows exactly how many people are dying from extreme heat
The most direct version of heat death comes from hyperthermia, two extreme forms of which are heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Biden proposes new rule to protect 36 million workers from extreme heat
Under the proposal, employers would be required to identify heat hazards, develop emergency response plans related to heat illness, establish rest breaks and provide shade and water.
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Millions across U.S. prepare for more heat as floodwaters inundate Midwest
The National Weather Service warned of the potential for rare tornadoes in the Northeast later Sunday.
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This week’s heat already feels like deep summer. Why that can be dangerous.
Heat can overwhelm the body well before a person realizes it – especially at this time of year, when memories of heat-beating strategies are stale.
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Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to Maine
Even before noon on Wednesday, the heat index in Maine soared to 100 degrees in Portland and Waterville with 103 in Sanford and Fryeburg, according to News Center Maine meteorologist Jason Nappi.
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Hundreds died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid intense heat, officials say
Saudi Arabia has spent billions of dollars on crowd control and safety measures for those attending the annual 5-day pilgrimage, but the sheer number of participants makes ensuring their safety difficult.