Heat Wave, Drought, and Wildfire: The Compound Risk Connection
Scientists have a specific term for what happened across the American West in early 2026: a “compound drought-heatwave event.” It’s […]
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July 25, 2026
How Long Do Heat Waves Typically Last? The Data, Explained
In 2023, Phoenix, Arizona experienced 55 consecutive days with a high temperature above 104°F — the longest such streak ever
The Real Economic Cost of Heat Waves in the U.S.
Hurricanes and floods leave rubble you can point a camera at. Heat waves don’t — but according to research from
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What Is a Heat Wave “Conserve Alert”? What It Means and What to Do
If your utility company has ever texted or emailed you asking to “conserve energy” during a heat wave, you might
Can Extreme Heat Delay or Cancel Your Flight? The Real Physics
It sounds like science fiction: an airplane that’s too heavy to safely take off, purely because of the outside temperature,
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Why Marathons Get Canceled for Heat: The Flag System Explained
When the Twin Cities Marathon canceled its race just hours before the 2023 start — only the second cancellation in
PJM Grid Emergency Explained: How the 2026 Heat Wave Nearly Broke a Power Record
On July 2, 2026, the largest electrical grid in the United States came within 584 megawatts of breaking a record
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Can Your Employer Send You Home for Heat? OSHA Rules Explained
Unlike school snow days, there’s no single moment when a siren sounds and every workplace in America sends people home