Heatwave
Paralyzed woman trapped in hot car with 2 kids dies after it ran out of gas
The woman could not get out of the hot car on her own or with the help of the two young children, eventually dying from the heat.
Too hot to work? America's next big labor battle
The Biden administration has called for heat safety regulation at a federal level—but the lifesaving measures might be a long time coming.
Woman pours alcohol on body and accidentally sets herself on fire
The 71-year-old had applied alcohol to her skin in an attempt to cool down amid high temperatures in Spain.
Texas heat waves put crops and cattle at risk
Higher-than-normal temperatures threaten crop yields, especially when it comes to corn and sorghum, while also causing stress to cattle in the state.
California residents urged to limit air-con use during heat wave
As the state is blasted with over 100-degree Fahrenheit heat, energy operators are calling on residents to reduce their energy consumption to avoid outages.
Vet reveals the dangers of putting ice cubes in your dog's water bowl
Feeding ice cubes to your dog is unlikely to stop them from overheating, a veterinarian says.
Record temperatures predicted in 4 states during severe heat wave
Peak highs will match or best historic records in some parts of the country this weekend, modeling suggests, as residents swelter in "oppressive" heat.
Everyone can relate to dog that doesn't want to walk in the heat: "Same"
"Same little dude," said one commenter after watching the hilarious TikTok video.
As heatwaves scorch the U.S., how hot is too hot for humans?
"We are steadily building a picture about how the body responds to heat stress, how adaptable it can be, the limits to those adaptations," Lewis Halsey said.
Ginger Zee blasts backlash over Titan sub coverage
The ABC's chief meteorologist was trying to enjoy the weekend's Pride celebrations when a disgruntled viewer complained to her on Twitter.
Texas power grid turmoil puts giant batteries in spotlight
Facing a scorching heatwave with the worst expected to come, eyes are turning to a burgeoning battery storage capacity to limit the effects of grid stress.
Illinois suffers worst drought in a decade with no rain in sight
Much of the state has seen less than 25 percent of normal rainfall in the past 30 days.
Family found dead after spending night in car with AC on
In some parts of Mexico, temperatures are reaching up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pregnant elephant tramples owner to death
A witness to the incident saw the elephant throw Chat Mokhom in the air before killing him.
'Splooting' Squirrels Seen Around San Francisco During California Heat Wave
Squirrels around San Francisco have been spotted "splooting," leading residents to worry about their wellbeing.
Oregon Wildfires Scorch 168,000 Acres as People Prepare To Evacuate
More than 40,000 households are expected to lose power across Oregon on Friday.
California's Fairview Fire Rapidly Expands to 20,000 Acres
The blaze, which killed two people on Tuesday, is threatening 2,000 structures.
Hurricane Kay Is About To Make California's Horrendous Heatwave Even Worse
The hurricane, currently heading north along the Mexican coast, is expected to dump more scorching air on southern California.
California Fire Map, Update as Mosquito, Fairview Blaze Rage Out of Control
Powerful wildfires are blazing in California, in Riverside County and the Tahoe National Forest.
California Power Grid Almost at Maximum Capacity: How to Track Demand
Record temperatures have been recorded in California this week, leading to massive strain on the state's power grid.
California Outages Reported Despite Newsom Saying They Were Avoided
While rolling blackouts were avoided in the state, tens of thousands of residents still experienced power outages on Tuesday night.
Why Is It so Hot in California? Heatwave Explained
The heatwave roasting California this week is due to a giant "heat dome" that has settled over the state.
California Heatwave to Bake Death Valley Just a Month After Record Rainfall
Extreme bursts of rain, as well as dangerous heatwaves, are both symptoms of climate change, an expert has said.
CA Labor Day Heatwave Updates: Flex Alert Issued Again on Friday
Extreme high temperatures and brush fires are heating up South California ahead of Labor Day weekend.
Mystery as Thousands of Fish Die in River on German-Polish Border
Nearly 200 tons of dead fish have been removed from the River Oder, with scientists unable to confirm why.
Enormous Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in Texas Riverbed Dried by Drought
As drought conditions led river levels to drop, new dinosaur tracks were uncovered fossilized in the Paluxy riverbed.
Lake Powell Inching Towards Deadpool, Could Be Dry Within Decades
The southwestern states have now been gripped by drought for over 22 years.
Brutal Heatwaves in U.S. Will Be Regular Occurrences, New Study Predicts
Climatologists have said that extreme heatwave events will increase by 30 percentage points in the future, mostly due to greenhouse gases.
Lake Mead Water Level Falls to 1,040ft, Dead-Pool Level Inches Closer
The lake's levels have been rapidly decreasing over the past two years, hurtling towards dead-pool level.
North Carolina Lake Disappears Making Hundreds of Fish Suffocate to Death
Lake Wilson has dropped six feet below its usual level due to an ongoing drought in the state and extreme heat.