Heat Waves

A heat wave, or heatwave, or extreme heat, is a period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity, especially in oceanic climate countries.

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In Mexico, Heat Waves Are Even Killing Younger Adults

Spraying rice with sunscreen particles during heat waves boosts growth

Fans may not keep older adults cool during heat waves

Why Heat Waves of the Future May Be Even Deadlier Than Feared

Bumblebees lose most of their sense of smell after heat waves

Bumble bees lose their sense of smell after heat waves

Hot days or heat waves? Researchers debate how to count deaths from heat

Using AI to link heat waves to global warming

Study reveals urban trees suffer more from heat waves and drought than their rural counterparts

Study reveals urban trees suffer more from heat waves and drought than their rural counterparts - EurekAlert

Facing Heat Waves, Cities Ask Scientists to Help Them Protect People

Heat Waves Can Buckle Train Tracks, Delaying Commutes and Commerce

Heat Waves Need FEMA’s Help

Heat Waves Deserve Disaster Relief from FEMA, Petition Argues

Heat Waves Make AC Too Expensive for Many People

Damaging impact of heat waves on vital organs

Neither Plants nor Animals, These Ocean Organisms Protect Their Ecosystems against Heat Waves

Heat waves cause more illness and death in U.S. cities with fewer trees

Heat Waves in the Ground Are Getting More Extreme—and Perilous

Classifying Heat Waves Will Help People Better Understand Their Dangers