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Maui fires suggest dangerous new phase for disasters
Fri, 2023-08-11 17:45 —
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Maui fires suggest dangerous new phase for disasters
The disastrous wildfires that swept the island of Maui last week suggest new territory for natural disasters, including the prospect of large urban centers threatened by the blazes. The fires have&…
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Many American Cities Get Hotter, creating more heatstroke and health system problems.
Thu, 2023-08-10 12:18 —
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As Many American Cities Get Hotter, Health Systems Face Off Against Heatstroke
With millions of Americans suffering under relentless heat waves this summer, more people are seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses. As temperatures get more extreme, hospitals, fire…
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Hawaii's devestating fires and how climate change is fueling the conditions
Thu, 2023-08-10 10:16 —
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At least 36 killed on Maui as fires burn through Hawaii and thousands race to escape
Wildfires, whipped by strong winds from Hurricane Dora passing far to the south, took the island of Maui by surprise, leaving behind burned-out cars on once busy streets and smoking piles of rubble where historic buildings had stood.
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July's crucial warming threshold is one that scientists have warned the world should stay under
Tue, 2023-08-08 12:02 —
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July hit a crucial warming threshold that scientists have warned the world should stay under | CNN
The average global temperature in July was around 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial era that ended in the mid-to-late 1800s, new report shows.
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Climate change fingerprints are on the July heat waves in Europe, China and America --study
Tue, 2023-07-25 09:55 —
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Study finds climate change fingerprints on July heat waves in Europe, China and America
Climate change’s sweaty fingerprints are all over the July heat waves gripping much of the globe. A new study finds these intense and deadly hot spells in the American Southwest and Southern Europe could not have occurred without it.
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WHO urges governments to set up surveillance for people at risk from heatwaves
Thu, 2023-07-20 09:44 —
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WHO urges governments to set up surveillance for people at risk from heatwaves
The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged governments and local authorities to set up a strong surveillance system for people who are most at risk of severe symptoms from a heatwave that is baking the northern hemisphere.
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Experts issue health warnings as extreme weather grips globe
Tue, 2023-07-18 09:59 —
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Heatwave brings health warnings as extreme weather grips globe
Temperatures were expected to reach record highs in Italy on Tuesday and the World Meteorological Organization warned of an increased risk of deaths as heatwaves and extreme weather gripped parts of Europe, Asia and the United States.
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U.S: power outages could become deadly for major cities suffering from heat waves
Fri, 2023-07-14 10:38 —
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Biden administration making $20 billion available for clean energy projects in local communities
Fri, 2023-07-14 09:47 —
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Biden making $20 billion available from 'green bank' for clean energy projects
The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as residential heat pumps, electric vehicle charging stations and community cooling centers.
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Biden administration grants $90 million to help buildings withstand climate disasters
Thu, 2023-07-13 10:26 —
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Why a $90 million push could help U.S. buildings withstand climate disasters
Funding from the infrastructure law comes as floods and heat waves batter the nation and gives Biden another chance to use climate carrots instead of sticks.
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