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Data: NOAA GFS; Map: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals A potentially deadly heat wave is expanding from the Central U.S. to both coasts, with 104 million people under heat warnings and advisories early Friday. Why it matters: The extreme heat poses an acute public health risk, particularly since it will last more than a week in some places. It will also cause an uptick in fire risks in the West, where large, fast-moving and deadly wildfires are already...

The Biden administration will pay farmers in the Western U.S. to save water as the region contends with historic drought. The Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it will invest up to $400 million in paying farmers in 11 states to reduce their water consumption while continuing to produce commodities. The department said the action…

With around one-thirds of Americans reportedly donning a tattoo, scientists have found a 'significant' problem with the lack of proper ink labelling that could affect millions

A new study is raising concern about a popular sugar substitute called xylitol. Researchers say xylitol, found in many foods, candies and even toothpaste, is associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports.

While experts note that this would be an arduous fight, it would set the precedent for future cases of climate-related deaths. Lawyers devise way to charge industry with homicide after fatal heat wave: 'These climate disasters didn't come out of nowhere' first appeared on The Cool Down.

In addition to fatalities, the mudslides were also extremely devastating for the area's croplands, causing concern about economic losses. At least 229 dead after heavy rains trigger landslides: 'They had no clue that the land they were standing on was about to swallow them' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Hurricane Nicole made landfall overnight in Florida on Nov. 10, 2022. NOAA's GOES-East captured imagery of the Nicole, which has been downgraded to a tropical storm. Credit: CIRA / NOAA

The Gulf of Mexico’s “dead zone” will cover 6,705 square miles this year. According to NOAA, this section of...

Data centers are being built at a rapid pace to support generative AI, and concerns are mounting about whether we can generate enough power to fuel the growth.

For decades, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit held that the Voting Rights Act allows voting districts that give Black and Hispanic voters the ability to elect candidates of their choice when they have common interests and can form coalitions.

A massive tropical wave forming off the American coastline has hurricane trackers on high alert - with Florida potentially getting hit next.

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Oregon’s wildfire season has started, and it has already kicked off concerns about how bad it might get. Oregon Faces Massive Fires Oregon residents and wildfire experts are watching in horror as the state experiences another brutal wildfire season. Already, over one million acres of Oregon land have burned, and the season has just begun. Durkee Fire Largest in United States Multiple wildfires are raging across the country, but as of now, Oregon’s Durkee fire is the largest in the nation. It was started by a lightning strike, a phenomenon that is growing more common as climate change causes more ... Read More

If there was any doubt that Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, look no further than July’s preliminary climate summary that shows the region experienced its warmest month on record with an average temperature of 108.5 degrees.

It's a slightly confusing state of affairs. New research suggests major change in China's air pollution may have kick-started bizarre effects: 'It will give us surprises' first appeared on The Cool Down.

A harsh reality check for Chrome users after Google’s shock decision.

Following last week’s executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom ordering state agencies to clear homeless encampments — while assisting those living in them — the L.A. County Board of Supervisors […]

Members of the Satanic Temple stated that they are ready to act as volunteer chaplains under state law HB 931, which had taken effect earlier this month, opening campuses to more "counseling and support to students" from outside organizations.

Kamala Harris has changed her Left-wing stance on several key policy issues after her previous liberal views were attacked by Donald Trump. The Vice-President, who is the presumptive Democratic nominee for November’s election, has abandoned her opposition to fracking and private healthcare, and is claiming a tough record on crime and the illegal mi...

Experts warn that the sun's next "solar maximum" could be more powerful and arrive sooner than expected.

Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as both its U.S. and international cafes faced weaker demand.

Thousands of Americans are under their 29th Flash Flood Watch for the year, one day after officials declared a life-threatening emergency in part of the state.

Because this is an illness you don’t want to get.

A US state has been rocked by more than 60 earthquakes in the last week. Officials have opened an investigation to what may be causing the uptick.

The fire, which ignited Monday afternoon, has already burned over 3,700 acres and is 0% contained, according to Cal Fire.

The American singer wrote on Instagram that she was “completely in shock” after the mass stabbing attack.

A 43-year-old man on his way to evening prayers at a Philadelphia mosque on Tuesday was shot multiple times and killed, police said.

The post-Beryl lull is coming to an end. Here's the latest on a system we're watching. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com