For the third week in a row, there have been issues with the air conditioning at the Environmental Protection Agency headquarters, sending indoor temperatures well above 80 degrees, sources told CBS News. Staff members have received emails both explaining that repair efforts were underway and that the administration is trying to reduce energy consumption. Multiple … Read more
Staying hydrated is crucial to feeling your best, especially as temperatures across the globe soar. Some may turn to powdered products marketed as hydration multipliers to help. While experts say buying hydration multipliers aren’t entirely necessary, they can be useful in certain circumstances — but there are things to be aware of. “Plain water is … Read more
Europe sweltering under severe heat wave – CBS News Watch CBS News Health warnings remained in effect in several European countries as the first major heat wave of the summer continues. Elizabeth Palmer has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
Barcelona recorded its hottest June in more than a century, the summit of Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors and hundreds of French schools closed on Tuesday as Europe sizzled in its first major heat wave of the summer. Health warnings remained in effect in several European countries. The worst heat was felt … Read more
Last week’s record-breaking heat wave is highlighting concerns about the potential health risks facing workers. At Northside Hospital Forsyth in Cumming, Georgia, Dr. Douglas Olson, the medical director for the emergency department, said he’s seen a roughly 20% increase in heat-related visits since last year across the hospital’s five systems. “Most of the time it’s related … Read more
Boston — For Arwa Ait-Chaib and her mother, Wafa El Hidar, summertime in Chelsea, Massachusetts, means trying to beat the heat. “There are always some days that I feel like we live in the middle of the Sahara desert,” Ait-Chaib told CBS News. Their Chelsea neighborhood, located just across the river from Boston, offers little … Read more
About 128 million Americans from Louisiana to Maine are under heat advisories Wednesday amid a severe heat wave impacting much of the U.S. But some are expected to get some relief starting Thursday. Dozens of record high temperatures were set Tuesday across the Northeast. Triple-digit temperatures hit tourists and New Yorkers alike on Tuesday as Central Park … Read more
Parts of U.S. hit record high temperatures amid extreme heat – CBS News Watch CBS News About 128 million Americans from Louisiana to Maine are still under heat advisories after dozens of record high temperatures were set Tuesday in parts of the U.S. CBS News’ Rob Marciano reports. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
How climate change is raising risks for pregnant women – CBS News Watch CBS News Health officials say heat can be especially dangerous for pregnant women. David Schechter reports on how climate change is raising those risks. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now … Read more
High temperatures are expected to impact 195 million Americans Tuesday as extreme heat warnings are issued along the eastern half of the U.S. The sweltering heat is also a challenge for airlines. Southwest Airlines limits the amount of time the ground crews spend in the weather — not only because of the sun, but due … Read more