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Big Oil guilty of murder for heat waves?

400 people died in an Arizona heat wave last summer. The nonprofit Public Citizen says this constitutes murder

Salon

Why pregnant people are more at risk during heatwaves – and ways to stay safe

As temperatures broil the US, experts share how to mitigate increased chances of heat illness and heatstroke

The Guardian - US

Unexpected things that can happen to your home in hot weather

Here’s everything you need to know.

The Independent UK

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Extreme heat waves aren’t ‘just summer’: How climate change is heating up the weather, and what we can do about it

The heat wave that left more than 100 million people sweating across the eastern U.S. in June 2024 hit so fast and was so extreme that forecasters warned a flash drought could follow across wide parts of the region.

The Conversation

I live and work in a country where 40C temperatures are normal – this is my advice on how to cope

Living in Egypt, Tamara Davison knows what it’s like to swelter when the mercury soars – here she shares her expert advice on staying cool in heatwaves, whether you’re in North Africa or the UK

The Independent UK

Mapped: Heatwave in your area as temperatures set to hit 31C in UK

Temperatures across the UK are expected to get higher still on Wednesday

The Independent UK

A right to drink? Inside the debate to protect US workers against the heat

As summer intensifies, so too does the scrutiny over the US’s lack of workplace protections against environmental heat.

Al Jazeera

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I’ve hiked in some of the most extreme heat in the world – this is how I stay safe

Living in Morocco’s High Atlas mountains and having completed the brutally challenging Marathon des Sables, Alice Morrison knows just how dangerous heat can be in the outdoors – here she shares her advice for enjoying these environments safely

The Independent UK

Maryland couple among 1,300 who died on pilgrimage in sweltering Mecca

More than 1,300 people died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as temperatures exceeded 120F

The Guardian - US

Doctors treat thousands of heatstroke victims in southern Pakistan as temperatures soar

Officials say a days-long intense heatwave has disrupted normal life in Pakistan, especially in the southern city of Karachi, where doctors have treated thousands of victims of heatstroke

The Independent UK

If You Fart In This Motorcycle Rain Canopy Creation, You Might Die

While motorcycle rain gear exists, it doesn't always fully protect you from the elements. Would this custom-built motorcycle canopy be better?

RideApart

South Texas needs rain. Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t deliver enough.

The region's two major reservoirs are at record-low levels and agriculture leaders are worried the citrus industry could be devastated this summer.

The Texas Tribune

Antarctic Faces Melting 'Tipping Point' As Oceans Warm: Study

Scientists have discovered a new tipping point toward "runaway melting" of Antarctic ice sheets, caused by warm ocean water intruding between the ice and the land it sits on, according to a study published on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Newly identified tipping point for ice sheets could mean greater sea level rise

Small increase in temperature of intruding water could lead to very big increase in loss of ice, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

London weather: Hottest day of the year in UK as fire brigade issues heatwave swimming warning

London warmer than many of Europe’s top holiday destinations including Barcelona, Majorca and Marseille

The Independent UK

How much water should we be drinking during a heatwave?

CDC recommends drinking eight ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes

The Guardian - UK

Climate crisis driving exponential rise in most extreme wildfires

Scientists warn of ‘scary’ feedback loop in which fires create more heating, which causes more fires worldwide

Evening Standard

London heatwave: Soldier collapses on The Mall as temperatures head towards 30C

Soldier pictured face down before being helped to their feet as temperatures in the capital soar

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The Independent UK

Mapped: UK heatwave in your area as Met Office warns temperatures to break over 31C

The Met Office predicts the UK will see the ‘highest temperatures’ this year

Evening Standard

More than 1,300 died during Hajj pilgrimage in scorching heat

Pilgrims were seen fainting, vomiting and collapsing in the scorching heat as they braced soaring temperatures to perform the Hajj rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca

The Independent UK

Over 1300 people dead during 2024 Hajj pilgrimage amid heatwave

This year about 1.8 million pilgrims arrived in Mecca and walked long distances amid a deadly heatwave with temperatures exceeding 51C

International Business Times

Saudi Says 1,301 Deaths During Hajj, Mostly Unregistered Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat, and that most of the deceased did not have official permits.

The Independent UK

Millions in US prepare for more sweltering heat. Floodwaters inundate parts of Midwest

Millions of Americans prepared to sweat through yet another scorching day, with the potential for rolling storms to bring relief from high temperatures for at least some

Salon

We need a national climate plan — now

Another brutal summer is upon us — but a New Deal-style national mobilization can still reshape our future

The Independent UK

Over 1,000 pilgrims died during this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials say

More than 1,000 people died during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia as the faithful faced intense high temperatures at Islamic holy sites in the desert kingdom

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