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Wildfires Ravage Land, and Lungs, Across the U.S. West

HVAC repairman Brad Sissell shrugged off the acid-yellow air surrounding him and kept working, preparing a...
Best Ways to Beat the Heat

With the arrival of late summer, it’s essential to know the signs of heat exhaustion and...
Climate Change Could Bring Heat ‘Health Crisis’ to U.S. Cities

Some of the leading hotspots in the United States are on track to become even more...

Pandemic Could Complicate Hurricane Season
As Hurricane Isaias moved toward the east coast of Florida on Friday, one expert...
- Posted July 31, 2020
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How Might Hot Summer Days Affect COVID Spread?
Sunny days are associated with higher rates of COVID-19, likely because they tempt more...
- Posted June 16, 2020
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Don’t Count on Warmer Weather to Curb COVID-19
Both the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and a report out of China are...
- Posted April 9, 2020
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Global Warming Could Trigger Even More Extreme Weather Than Thought
Using past weather data to predict climate change-linked increases in extreme weather events may...
- Posted March 20, 2020
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Study Suggests COVID-19 Might Follow Seasonal Pattern
The novel coronavirus appears to be seasonal in nature, with major outbreaks occurring mainly...
- Posted March 19, 2020
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Shovel That Snow, but Spare Your Back
Almost everyone gets stuck shoveling snow at some point during the winter. To prevent...
- Posted February 1, 2020
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Many Americans Sleep More in Winter
Like the mighty grizzly bear that hibernates in winter, many people spend more time...
- Posted January 11, 2020
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