Heat is the number one weather-related killer. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to ...

A panel at the Society of Environmental Journalists conference in Tempe on April 26 explored the nuances and complexity of reporting on extreme heat. The discussion, titled "How (and How Not ...

In recent years, Canadians have been subjected to both severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events, as evidenced by the record-breaking 2023 wildfire season and the 2021 heat dome. Western ...