Extreme Heat
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worldPortugal Under Red Alert as Historic Heat Wave Grips Nation
Mainland Portugal faces a prolonged extreme heat event with temperatures topping 44°C, prompting the government to declare a state of alert and issue sweeping safety restrictions.
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healthEurope's Heat Crisis Threatens Workers and Economic Growth
A new report reveals one in five EU workers faces extreme heat risk, threatening productivity in agriculture, construction, and other vital sectors.
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sports2026 World Cup Matches at Risk from Extreme Heat, Study Warns
Analysis shows up to a quarter of 2026 World Cup matches could exceed safe heat levels, nearly double the risk since 1994.
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healthHot Nights Linked to Spike in Asthma ER Visits in Baltimore Study
Extreme heat, especially at night, is tied to a rise in asthma-related emergency admissions according to a granular Baltimore study.
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worldJapan Names Extreme Heat Days 'Kokushobi' Amid Record Temperatures
Japan introduces 'Kokushobi' for days exceeding 40C following its hottest summer on record, highlighting climate change impacts.