Desde las enfermedades relacionadas con el calor, pasando por la propagación de plagas y patógenos en nuevas zonas, hasta la acumulación de toxinas en los mariscos, es probable que el calentamiento global tenga graves repercusiones en la salud pública.
A strong polar vortex supported the formation of a large and deep Antarctic ozone hole in September 2020 that should persist into November, NOAA and NASA scientists reported today.
Join three heat experts to talk about how we map, monitor, and lessen the impacts of urban heat islands.
The reasons why some people drive or don't drive into flooded roads can be complex.
Climate models project dangerous combinations of heat and humidity by the end of the 21st century. New research says these extremes are already happening.
Women from states in the U.S. Southeast have the highest rates of premature deliveries in the country. Extreme heat plays a role.
If you missed our August 29 tweet chat, here's the transcript. Read what the fire and smoke experts had to say about the FIREX-AQ field campaign and its mission to study what's in the smoke from wildfires and agricultural burning.
With specially designed sensors mounted on their own cars, volunteers in each city will drive pre-planned routes, recording heat and humidity as they go. Scientists will stitch their results into a detailed map showing the hottest parts of each city.