It’s winter in Antarctica, when sea ice cover typically grows. But this year’s sea ice is way behind, reaching record lows with implications for the planet.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
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Iran Orders Two-Day Shutdown Because of ‘Unprecedented’ Heat
The government announced a two-day public holiday, ordering all government agencies, banks and schools to close amid soaring temperatures that threatened public health and strained the power grid.
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A Soup and Salad That Can Beat a Heat Wave
Capped off with a raspberry-nectarine icebox cake, this menu from David Tanis is cool enough for the hottest of days.
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A Deadly Summer for Hikers in the Southwest
At least seven heat-related deaths are suspected in state and national parks during a record-breaking heat wave.
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How Grand Canyon National Park Works to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths and Injuries
In a summer of deadly heat for hikers in the Southwest, rangers at Grand Canyon National Park use a pioneering approach of aggressive messaging and outreach to prevent disaster on the trails.