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U.S. faces more frequent extreme weather events, but attitudes, actions aren’t keeping up
After deadly flooding in central Texas in 1987, some thought they’d proven they could handle Mother Nature’s best punch.
Canadians drastically downgrade climate as a priority, poll finds, as economic concerns escalate
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Will extreme weather events become more common? What Americans say in a new poll
Americans see a troubling pattern in extreme weather — both in hindsight and on the horizon, according to new polling. In the ...
Fury as schools ‘to BAN outdoor playtime for kids across UK’ as playgrounds deemed ‘unsafe’ in hot weather
SCHOOLS have been urged to ban outdoor play for kids in extreme heat – sparking fury from critics. The controversial idea has ...
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Ireland heatwave warning for workers as 30C scorcher triggers sick day panic
Temperatures across Ireland could hit 30C in the coming days, sparking concerns among employers about a potential rise in sick leave due to the sweltering heat.
Extreme heat is disrupting athletic events worldwide. Is sports ready for the future?
In recent weeks, no matter the sport or setting, one constant has connected competitions around the globe: scorching ...
Heat and flooding concerns continue in New Mexico through Sunday in 'a rinse-and-repeat-type' weather week
New Mexico will see both heat and flooding concerns in the coming days following last week’s rainfall, which brought slight improvements to the drought in the southern part of the state. Meteorologist ...
Deadly Texas floods raise questions about emergency alerts and whether staffing cuts affected forecasts and warnings
The first weather emergency alert sent by the National Weather Service with urgent language instructing people to "seek ...
Students shelter in libraries as heatwave hits eastern China
Universities in eastern China scrambled to upgrade their dorms with air conditioning, and one let students sleep in cooler libraries, after near record temperatures raised concerns about the health of ...