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Heat-seeking citizen scientists zero-in on D.C., Baltimore for mapping mission

August 27, 2018

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A corps of volunteer science enthusiasts are hitting the road the week of August 27, with an important task in front of them: Collect real-time data about the hottest places in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as part of a 2018 NOAA-funded project to map places where people are most at risk during extreme heat waves.

Study: Climate change soon to be main cause of heat waves in West, Great Lakes

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A 2018 study in Nature Climate Change finds that climate change will soon be the main cause of heatwaves in the Great Lakes and western United States.

New research: Forests minimize severe heat waves

October 23, 2017

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New research shows that mature forests like this patchwork of state and private land in central Connecticut can help minimize the occurrence of severe drought and heat waves.

Late winter 'heatwave' hits the U.S. in February

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Daytime high temperature on Feb. 24, 2017, based on NOAA RTMA data.

Scientists: Strong evidence that human-caused climate change intensified 2015 heat waves

December 15, 2016

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The 2015 Alaska fire season burned the second largest number of acres since records began in 1940. Human-induced climate change may have increased the risk of a fire season of this severity by 34-60%.

Oppressive summer heat grips large portions of U.S.

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A heat wave and smog on the shoreline of Chicago Illinois.

Summer roars in with a vengeance over U.S. Southwest

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Be sure to check the forecast for any excessive heat advisories in your area before venturing out.

Excessive heat, a 'silent killer'

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Silhouette of an tired sportsman at sunset