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Raymond Zhong
2025-09-17 06:00:18
United States
Global Warming

Climate Change’s Toll in Europe This Summer: Thousands of Extra Deaths

Three times as many people in cities and towns died from severe heat as would have done in a world without human-caused warming, scientists said.

Somini Sengupta And Hisako Ueno
2025-09-13 09:05:56
United States
Global Warming

Extreme Heat Spurs New Laws Aimed at Protecting Workers Worldwide

Governments around the world are enacting measures to try to protect workers from the dangers of heat stress. They’re barely keeping up with the risks.

Hiroko Tabuchi And Christoper Capozziello
2025-09-02 12:00:17
United States
Global Warming

Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans

Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.

Adeel Hassan
2025-08-24 18:01:16
United States
Rescues

Crews Rescue Two Women Stuck in Hot Tub at Remote Cabin

Health issues prevented the women, who were in their 80s, from climbing out, officials said. They became unresponsive after overheating and developing hyperthermia.

Catherine Porter
2025-08-18 12:00:11
United States
Global Warming

As Heat Waves Intensify, Paris Plans for Record Temperatures

City planners say the day when temperatures as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius, could stall the French capital is not far off. They are already starting to prepare.

Hannah Ziegler
2025-08-02 03:01:45
United States
Traffic Accidents and Safety

Contractor Arrested in Connection With Death of Alabama 3-Year-Old in Hot Car

The child, who was in foster care, died on July 22 after being left in a vehicle. A contractor for the state’s Human Resources Department was charged with a felony on Friday.

Christine Hauser
2025-07-25 21:01:32
United States
Traffic Accidents and Safety

Outrage After Alabama 3-Year-Old Dies in Hot Car While in State’s Care

The boy, who was in foster care, was being transported between a supervised visit and day care, his aunt said. State lawmakers said they were seeking answers and the police were investigating.

Taylor Robinson
2025-07-21 18:01:56
United States
Decisions and Verdicts

N.Y.C. Carriage Driver Cleared of Animal Cruelty After Horse’s Death

A carriage horse named Ryder collapsed after a full day of work in the summer heat in Central Park. Three years later, his driver, Ian McKeever, was found not guilty.