Heatwave

The Northern Hemisphere Just Had Its Warmest Summer On Record

Science | Andrew Freedman, The Washington Post | Tuesday September 17, 2019

The Northern Hemisphere just had its hottest summer on record since 1880, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data released Monday. NOAA found the average global surface temperature taken by thousands of thermometers, buoys and other sensors on land and sea tied with that of 2016 for the top spot, with a temperature anomaly...

Heatwaves Caused 1,500 Extra Deaths In France: Health Minister

World News | Reuters | Sunday September 8, 2019

Heatwaves in June and July caused about 1,500 more deaths than usual in France over that period, though the figure was far lower than in the summer of 2003, the country's health minister said on Sunday.

Deep Snow Cover In Arctic Region Intensifies Heat Waves In Europe: Study

World News | ANI | Sunday September 1, 2019

Frequent heat waves have been recorded in the European continent and Northeast Asia lately and researchers in a new study have uncovered the reason behind this phenomenon. According to the study, deep snow cover in the Arctic region is an intensifier of heatwaves.

Heatwaves Killing Coral Reefs Quicker Than Previously Believed: Study

Science | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019

Marine heatwaves are killing coral reefs far more quickly than previously believed, according to a new study released on Friday.

Heatwave Kills Nearly 400 More In Netherlands

World News | Reuters | Friday August 9, 2019

Almost 400 people more died in the Netherlands during Europe's recent record-breaking heatwave than in a regular summer week, Dutch national statistics agency CBS said on Friday.

Before And After Pictures Show Greenland's Rapid Ice Melt From Space

Offbeat | Thursday August 8, 2019

An extraordinary heatwave in Europe is turning Greenland's ice sheets to water last week. Satellite imagery from European satellite network Sentinel has revealed the true extent of the thaw.

July 2019 Officially Recorded As The Hottest Month Globally

World News | Brady Dennis, Andrew Freedman, The Washington Post | Monday August 5, 2019

During the hottest month that humans have ever recorded, a local television station in the Netherlands aired non-stop images of wintry landscapes to help viewers momentarily forget the heatwave outside.

July Was Earth's Hottest Month On Record, Global Temperature Up By 2.16 Degrees

World News | Andrew Freedman, The Washington Post | Saturday August 3, 2019

July was Earth's hottest month ever recorded, "on a par with, and possibly marginally higher" than the previous warmest month, which was July 2016, according to provisional data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Europe Heatwave Up To 3 Degrees Hotter Due To Climate Change: Scientists

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 2, 2019

The record-shattering heatwave that baked much of northern Europe last month was likely between 1.5 to 3 degrees Celsius hotter due to manmade climate change, an international team of scientists said Friday.

28-Year-Old Man Dressed As Fairy Mascot Dies From Heatstroke In Japan

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday July 31, 2019

A 28-year-old man dressed as a fairy mascot at a Japanese amusement park has died from heatstroke, as temperatures in the country soar above 30 degrees Celsius.

At 38.7 Celsius Last Week, Temperatures In Britain Hit Highest On Record

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Temperatures in Britain reached a record high of 38.7 degrees Celsius on July 25, the Met Office national weather service said on Monday, confirming a preliminary reading.

Climate Hits Key Tipping Points, Existential Threat Real, Say Scientists

World News | Reuters | Sunday July 28, 2019

It was an odd title for a comedy night, but British stand-up Carl Donnelly turned out to have chosen an environmental theme with impeccable timing.

Europe Heat Wave May Melt World's Second Largest Ice Sheet In Greenland

World News | Reuters | Saturday July 27, 2019

The hot air that smashed European weather records this week looks set to move towards Greenland and could cause record melting of the world's second largest ice sheet, the United Nations said on Friday.

Where The Wealthy Go In Private Jets, From Bahamas To Barbados

World News | Ben Stupples, Bloomberg | Saturday July 27, 2019

Heatwaves and protests this month in New York, London and Hong Kong may have left some urbanites dreaming of weekend breaks on isolated beaches.

On Video, Man Chases Dog On London Railway, Adding To Commuter Heat Misery

Offbeat | Reuters | Friday July 26, 2019

London commuters were fuming after a man lost control of his dog at a railway station and chased it down one of the capital's busiest stretches of track, adding to transport delays on Britain's hottest July day on record.