Latest extreme heat additions in the Knowledge Base

Extreme heatwaves increasingly force power plants to reduce output, a problem often misattributed solely to nuclear safety. In reality, nuclear curtailment stems from environmental regulations preventing thermal pollution and reduced cooling efficiency.

Using the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), the study shows that hazardous heat is becoming more frequent, more intense and more widespread, with hotter nights, longer heat stress seasons and increasing numbers of people exposed to hazardous heat.

A new paint job on your house could be an opportunity to make your home look – and feel – a little cooler.

As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.

Motivated by the recent record-breaking heatwaves over western Africa, the authors analyzed 50 years of hourly wet-bulb globe temperature (WBGT) data to identify emerging heatwave hotspots, characterize their timing and types, and evaluate whether simpler

A patchwork of government protections and company policies have left them more vulnerable.

The ocean absorbs 90 percent of the excess heat from global warming. It doesn't all stay there.

A new study shows the pros and cons of different model training methods.