heat domes
Coverage of heat domes in the Nexus archive.
- Heat domes expose cracks in Europe's climate resilience - Is the EU planning for a hotter future?
The European Parliament declared a climate emergency in 2019, but the EU continues to struggle with severe heatwaves and heat domes. This summer's record-breaking temperatures are causing widespread suffering, raising questions about whether the EU has neglected short-term measures to address these crises.
- Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse
Heat domes pose significant dangers, and activities like long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are increasing risks of heat-related illness as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.
- Cruel summer: Punishing heat waves hit Europe, US, with a preview of what’s to come
Europe and the US are experiencing severe heat waves linked to global warming and El Niño, with record temperatures affecting millions. Heat domes and rising ocean temperatures are intensifying the extreme weather, prompting public health responses in major cities.
- How this overlooked ceiling fan function keeps you cooler in summer heat
An often overlooked switch on ceiling fans can help maintain cooler temperatures during summer, particularly in regions experiencing converging heat domes that raise U.S. temperatures. The function is highlighted as a practical solution for heat management.
- How this overlooked ceiling fan function keeps you cooler in summer heat
An often overlooked switch on ceiling fans may help users stay cooler during summer heat, particularly as two heat domes are expected to converge in the U.S., causing temperatures to rise. The article highlights the potential of this ceiling fan function to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
- Double heat dome coming to US: Here's when it'll start, where it'll be worst
Two heat domes are set to merge, causing temperatures to rise across the U.S. next week. The article highlights the areas that will be most severely affected by the combined heat domes.