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The Unfair Share of Shade in California’s Central Valley

by Andrea Tamayo 22 December 202322 December 2023

Researchers find that disadvantaged communities in Fresno are significantly sunnier and hotter than wealthier ones.

Vista de edificios de ladrillo con diferentes estilos en una ciudad vista desde la cima de un edificio cercano.
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La desigualdad del estrés por calor

by Rebecca Owen 26 September 202326 September 2023

Residentes de vecindarios históricamente marginalizados enfrentan mayor estrés por calor que los de otras áreas.

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Posted inNews

Grand Canyon Heat May Become More Dangerous

by Caroline Hasler 15 September 202315 September 2023

Climate change may double the risk of heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park by the end of the century.

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Underground Heat Could Be a Problem, or a Perk, for Chicago Buildings

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 1 September 202311 September 2023

Heat released by old and inefficient Chicago buildings could, if harnessed, be an energy solution.

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Posted inResearch Spotlights

When It’s Too Hot for Fans

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 28 August 202328 August 2023

Electric fans keep vulnerable people cool in a warming world. But new research shows there are increasing numbers of hours when—and places where—using fans may be dangerous.

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The Inequality of Heat Stress

by Rebecca Owen 21 July 202326 September 2023

Residents in historically redlined neighborhoods deal with greater heat stress than other areas.

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Summer Heat Waves Could Cause Blackouts Across the Country

by Nathaniel Scharping 14 June 202314 June 2023

Higher than normal temps could strain grids that are not used to unprecedented heat waves.

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Tracking Marine Heat Waves

by Robin Donovan 24 May 202324 May 2023

Heat waves can happen in the depths, invisible at the ocean surface.

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Heat Waves: A Growing Threat to Society and the Environment

by David Barriopedro, Ricardo García–Herrera, Carlos Ordóñez, Diego G. Miralles and Sancho Salcedo–Sanz 18 May 20237 June 2023

With heat waves expected to worsen in the 21st century it is essential to take stock of our current understanding, knowledge gaps, and to set research priorities.

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In the Pacific Northwest, 2021 Was the Hottest Year in a Millennium

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 2 May 202319 May 2023

A 1,000-year temperature record shows unprecedented warming in the Pacific Northwest, and new modeling predicts the likelihood of future heat waves in the decades to come.

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