Extreme heat requires protecting ourselves, our families, and our neighbors. It also requires policies to address the root cause: rising levels of carbon pollution.

Extreme heat can have huge effects on the health and well-being of young kids — it's a major concern for parents amid high temperatures and wildfires.

New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

Worldwide, heat is the most hazardous weather event. The UN estimates that mortality for people over 65 years old increased by 85% between 2017-2021.

The City of Henderson's Public Response Team as well as their Homeless Outreach Team make contact with those outdoors to offer them resources to get out of extreme heat.

In recent weeks, no matter the sport or setting, one constant has connected competitions around the globe: scorching temperatures.

Extreme heat can be deadly for your pet. When the temperature rises, your furry friend faces risks that can spiral out of control fast. They don’t sweat like we do. They can’t just strip off their fur.

These articles focus on the health impacts of extreme heat and mosquito-borne diseases in Miami. The reports highlight efforts in providing water to the homeless during extreme heat, understanding the impacts of lizard-mosquito interactions on disease transmission, and tackling the rising cases of dengue fever amid climate change.

KDOT crews started construction early Thursday morning, for an emergency bridge repair on the bridge on K-7 over Mill Creek between U.S. 54 and K-31, in Bourbon County. The bridge closed temporarily while crews worked on damage to the bridge deck due to extreme heat.