By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkJun 26, 2015
New scientific study pours cold water on the theory that mortality rates will drop in winter months as the climate warms. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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Temperatures soared to around 113 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend, with the country declaring a state of emergency in hospitals. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Pramila Krishnan, Climate News NetworkJun 19, 2015
Fierce temperatures in India doubled the heat-related deaths normally recorded in May -- and the government insists natural causes are not to blame. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 14, 2015
Destructive storms and sudden floods are set to intensify across Australia as global warming plays havoc with rainfall patterns. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkJun 7, 2015
After re-examining data that seemed to show global warming slowing since 1998, U.S. scientists say temperatures have continued to rise steadily. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Paul Brown, Climate News NetworkJun 1, 2015
Hard bargaining in Bonn this week will probably decide whether the crucial climate talks in Paris in December can save human civilization from ultimate collapse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkMay 24, 2015
Global warming will leave people in the Western states of the U.S. exposed to increasingly extreme temperatures that could seriously affect electricity generation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkMay 18, 2015
Scientists warn that global warming could greatly increase the likelihood of record frequency and intensity of droughts, floods and heat waves. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkMay 10, 2015
Worker performance drops measurably as global warming drives temperatures to record levels. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Kieran Cooke, Climate News NetworkMay 3, 2015
Years of drought and higher temperatures mean the chance of devastating wildfires in the southwest U.S. is higher than ever -- particularly in southern California. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Alex Kirby, Climate News NetworkMay 1, 2015
Research using records dating back to 1659 shows at least a 13-fold rise in the likelihood of human-influenced climate change pushing up temperatures in central England. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Tim Radford, Climate News NetworkNov 28, 2014
As average temperatures rise an increasing global population -- with many more elderly people -- is going to be more vulnerable to extreme weather, UK scientists say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
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