Heat
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Business
Climate Change Made an Early Heat Wave in West Africa 10 Times as Likely
Temperatures in the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in February, with humidity pushing the heat index even higher.
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World
Extreme Heat Wave Pushes South Sudan to Close Schools
Climate change already worsened floods and droughts in the young nation. Now, soaring temperatures are forecast for two weeks.
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Business
See How Hot 2023 Was in Two Charts. Hint: Record Hot.
Month after month, global temperatures didn’t just break records, they smashed them. This year could be even warmer.
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Health
The Habanero Rules Yucatán. Let It Rule Your Kitchen, Too.
The tiny but mighty chile lends its unmistakable fruity heat to marinades, dressings and, of course, salsas.
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World
Inland From Bondi Beach, ‘Heat Islands’ Make Australia’s Summer Deadlier
Just a few miles west of some of the country’s most iconic beaches, densely built Sydney suburbs are amplifying the…
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Politics
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in the West Village, on the Lower East Side and in Fieldston.
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Politics
Where Heating Bills Hit the Hardest
A new study examines fuel costs, weather and other factors to find which U.S. cities are the most challenging to…
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Politics
How Do I Make My Building Turn on the Heat (or Turn It Up)?
New York City requires building owners to provide heat between Oct. 1 and May 31.
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World
Fan Dies at Taylor Swift Concert in Rio’s Extreme Heat
Many fans fell sick at the show, where temperatures broke records and concertgoers complained of a lack of water. Saturday’s…
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Business
Health Risks Linked to Climate Change Are Getting Worse, Experts Warn
The 8th update to a major international report shows more people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought…
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