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Widespread US Heatwave Breaks Records, Prompts Emergencies

A record-breaking June heatwave blankets the US Midwest and East, with heat indices exceeding 100°F in many cities, prompting heat emergencies, impacting sporting events, and causing illness; the unusual extent of the heatwave, attributed to a 'heat dome', raises concerns about long-term climate cha...

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UK Faces 50% Chance of 40°C Heatwaves in Next 12 Years

The UK has a 50 percent chance of experiencing 40°C or higher temperatures in the next 12 years due to climate change, posing significant risks to public health and infrastructure, as evidenced by the 2022 heatwave's 3,000 heat-related deaths and widespread disruption.

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Climate Change Caused an Extra Month of Extreme Heat for Half the World

A new study found that human-caused climate change resulted in about 4 billion people experiencing at least 30 days of extreme heat between May 1, 2024 and May 1, 2025, leading to deaths, illnesses, and resource strain, with the Caribbean particularly impacted.

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Climate Change Caused an Extra Month of Extreme Heat for Half the World

A study reveals that 4 billion people experienced at least 30 extra days of extreme heat in the past year due to human-caused climate change, with the impact being particularly severe in developing nations, where data is scarce; 2024 was the hottest year on record, exceeding the 1.5°C threshold of t...

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VW to Increase US Investment Following Trade Talks

Volkswagen plans to increase its US investments after negotiations with the US government, aiming to mitigate potential tariffs amid trade tensions with the Trump administration; this comes as a new report reveals that almost half the world's population experienced at least 30 extra days of extreme ...

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Soaring Electricity Bills to Hit Americans This Summer

High temperatures across the U.S. this summer will drive up average household electricity bills to $784, a 12-year record increase of more than 6 percent, disproportionately affecting low-income families who may face health risks from foregoing cooling.

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Record Heatwave to Impact 170-200 Million in US

A record-breaking heatwave will affect 170-200 million people in the central and eastern US from Friday to next weekend, bringing temperatures above 100°F (37.7°C) and minimal nighttime relief, posing severe health risks due to climate change.

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UK Faces 50% Chance of 40°C Heatwave Repeat in 12 Years

The UK faces a 50% chance of reaching 40°C again within 12 years due to climate change, with 2022's heatwave causing over 1,000 excess deaths and significant disruptions; temperatures exceeding 46°C are possible.

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Climate Change Extends Extreme Heat by One Month for 4 Billion People

A new report reveals that human-caused climate change led to 4 billion people experiencing at least one extra month of extreme heat from May 2024 to May 2025, resulting in illness, death, crop failure, and strained resources; the Caribbean islands were particularly affected.

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Half the World Experienced an Extra Month of Extreme Heat in 2024 Due to Climate Change

A new study reveals that half the world's population experienced an additional month of extreme heat in the past year due to human-caused climate change, resulting in 67 extreme heat episodes globally and highlighting a critical lack of data on health impacts in developing countries.

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Record US Heatwave Exacerbated by Federal Cuts

The US faces record-breaking summer heat, exacerbated by federal agency cuts, impacting preparedness and disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups. Early season wildfires in Minnesota and drought in the West highlight the urgency of the situation.

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Texas Heatwave: Temperatures to Exceed Sahara Desert Levels

A heat dome over Texas will cause temperatures to feel hotter than parts of the Sahara Desert on Thursday, with heat index values ranging from 105°F to 108°F; several cities could set new daily records, and the heat is expected to continue through the weekend.

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