NYTIMES (Jeanna Smialek and Koba Ryckewaert) - Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
NYTIMES (Raymond Zhong) - Why Europe Keeps Being Pummeled by Heat Waves
The whole planet is warming, but changes in weather patterns could help explain why the continent is suffering so many bouts of severe heat.
NYTIMES (Kurtis Lee and Shelby Tauber) - Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.
About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
NYTIMES (Nazaneen Ghaffar) - A 5th Summer Heat Wave Will Hit Europe This Week. Here’s What to Know.
The latest heat wave is the fifth to batter European countries since May as scientists warn that the continent is warming faster than any other.
NYTIMES (Lynsey Chutel and Alisa Dogramadzieva) - A Drying Danube River Reveals Nazi-Era Vessels, and Hazards of Heat
The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
HUFFPOST - Puerto Rico To Begin Water Rationing Due To Intense Drought
The rationing is expected to last at least through the end of August.
The rationing is expected to last at least through the end of August.Open
NYTIMES (Christopher F. Schuetze, Patricia Cohen and Patrick Junker) - Drought Threatens a Vital Economic Artery in the Heart of Europe
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
ABCNEWS - As Wildfires rage in Washington state, poor air quality and extreme heat continue
Although fire weather conditions have greatly improved across the Pacific Northwest, poor air quality will continue due to the wildfire smoke across the region.
WASHINGTONPOST (Annie Gowen) - Colorado residents are ratting out neighbors over water use during drought
It's Green Lawns vs. Brown Lawns as Denver residents flout strict water restrictions - and over 4,000 Coloradans have reported their neighbors for cheating on water restrictions
NYTIMES (Jack Healy) - How Utahns Took on Mr. Wonderful and a Data Center on the Great Salt Lake
Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” fame hopes to build a sprawling data center on the parched shores of the Great Salt Lake. It has become a burning issue in Utah’s looming primaries.