The urban heat island effect is a well-documented phenomenon that describes how concrete and asphalt surfaces in cities, ...

While inflation in the US has been cooling since hitting a four-decade high, the temperature outside continues to climb. It’s been one of the hottest summers on record for much of the country and the ...

As the sun beat down on the Humboldt Park apartment building Thursday, Juanita Taylor and her five young children found no relief indoors. Her oldest boy, 12, played a video game while the younger ...

As climate change drives temperatures higher, prolonged periods of heat exposure are doing more than just making classrooms uncomfortable. According to a new systematic review published in PLOS ...

Alexia Rangel recalled sweating as she rang up customer orders at a Taco Bell in Alhambra during an early August heat wave. The air conditioning wasn’t working, she and fellow workers said, and heat ...

Scientists already know that extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke, cardiovascular disease, kidney dysfunction and even death. I see these effects often in my work as a researcher studying ...

The recent article on the heat island effects of urban areas, which showed that Tucson's temperatures are 7.5 degree hotter than surrounding open areas, suggests that the city should take steps to ...

As global temperatures continue to rise, heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe. Worldwide, communities that face conflict and crisis are hit hardest—with nearly 500,000 heat-related deaths ...

East Texas (KTRE) - As we approach the hottest months of the year in Texas, it becomes more important to take care of yourself in the heat. East Texas pharmacist Dr. David Davis explained that staying ...

The temperatures inside delivery trucks can reach twice the recommended threshold, but federal rules on drug storage conditions do not apply to the booming world of mail-order delivery. By Emily ...

Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks ...