Opinion

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

America’s 250th birthday also marks the final stretch of one of the most intense eastern US heat waves in years — one made worse by climate change.

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

This summer has proven we don’t have to wait for climate change to smack us in the face. The signs of global warming are all ...
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We knew this Super El Niño would be intense. But it could end up being even worse than anticipated

Scientists have been keeping a close eye on the tropical Pacific Ocean for months now, anticipating the emergence of an intense, “Super” El Niño that would be among the stronger events on record. Now ...

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

A dangerous heat wave is tightening its grip on the East Coast, with the worst conditions underway as millions prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.