Global Heat Record Falls, Only to Be Broken Again the Next Day

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Heat-related injuries to workers in the Americas have soared since 2000, study finds

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Two men work on an irrigation system in a public park during a heat wave.
Extreme heat is causing more injuries among workers.

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Death Valley Visitor Loses Flip-Flops, Gains Third-Degree Burns

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An image of Death Valley's Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

It’s Too Hot to Fly Helicopters and That’s Killing People

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UK Medivac.

The hottest temperature recorded in every state

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A sign for extreme heat in Death Valley, California, in June 2024.
A sign for extreme heat in Death Valley, California.

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Extreme heat is affecting workers this summer. New federal rules would require bosses to provide rest, water, and shade.

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utility worker

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Is it too hot to be outside? Plug in your ZIP code to check your city's 'heat risk'

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Daily HeatRisk map
The CDC and NWS launched a HeatRisk map to forecast potential heat-related impacts in your area.

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The Hotter It Gets, the Harder It Is to Find Your Words

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Heat waves don’t just make you sweat — they can also mess with your brain.

I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 7 tips for surviving the parks in the summer heat.

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megan posing for a photo in front of cinderella castle at disney world and a shot of typhoon lagoon water park at disney world
After going to Disney World for 30 years, I know how to survive the heat.

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Delhi hits record 127 degrees as residents struggle to secure water

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Delhi, India, hit a record 127 degrees Fahrenheit amid a water shortage. At least 11 people have died, and hospitals are seeing spikes in patients.

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