Climate Extreme Heat
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![A line of cyclists competing in the Tour de France douse themselves with water to stay cool.]()
![A line of cyclists competing in the Tour de France douse themselves with water to stay cool.]()
The year climate change came for the Tour de France
Record heat, wildfire threats, and an unprecedented stage modification highlighted the growing challenge global warming poses to endurance sports.
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![a man wearing a black shirt walking down the street in new york city's midtown wipes the sweat off his brow with a small orange towel]()
![a man wearing a black shirt walking down the street in new york city's midtown wipes the sweat off his brow with a small orange towel]()
No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net.
As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
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The oceans are full of heat, and it’s coming ashore
The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.
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![Stadium staff work before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium]()
![Stadium staff work before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium]()
Workers are risking dangerous heat to keep the World Cup running
A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.
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![A man is taking a walk with a parasol in the morning.]()
![A man is taking a walk with a parasol in the morning.]()
Western Europe just set the record for its hottest June ever
Several countries experienced all-time highs in June as Europeans endured unprecedented heat and dangerously elevated overnight temperatures.
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![A palm tree sits next to a FIFA sign]()
![A palm tree sits next to a FIFA sign]()
Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
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![Chardonnay grape vines are covered with netting to reduces the amount of sunlight on the fruit]()
![Chardonnay grape vines are covered with netting to reduces the amount of sunlight on the fruit]()
People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows
New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
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![A small group of people gather round as a tree sapling is planted]()
![A small group of people gather round as a tree sapling is planted]()
Urban trees aren’t just nice, scientists say — they’re mandatory
Researchers are calling for cities to double down on one of the simplest yet most powerful solutions to many problems.
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![people in blue uniforms load a person on a stretcher into an ambulance with french writing on the side]()
![people in blue uniforms load a person on a stretcher into an ambulance with french writing on the side]()
Across Europe, heat adaptation plans are being put to a brutal test
“Cities across the world are still preparing for the heat that we're experiencing today.”
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![A soccer player douses his face with the bottle of water during a World Cup match.]()
![A soccer player douses his face with the bottle of water during a World Cup match.]()
How FIFA’s climate solution has turned into ‘water-gate’
Introduced in the name of player safety, hydration breaks at the World Cup have become a flashpoint for fans and players alike.
