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As heatwaves grip the US, placing millions under advisories, experts describe how to mitigate effects of heat stress

Oregon is set to become the first state in the nation to cover certain climate change expenses under its Medicaid program

Unprecedented heat waves are on the rise as the climate gets hotter. But experts say the country's heat warning system may be leading the public to underestimate the dangers.

A new study finds climate hazards aggravate 58% of known infection diseases in people

A group of top climate scientists say the world needs to think about the ultimate climate catastrophe — human extinction — and how possible it is

A new study links how many hurricanes form worldwide to air pollution levels

Experts and advocates are also exploring new ranking systems to add urgency to the growing disaster of rapidly warming landscapes

Climate change will put people’s lives and Earth’s ecosystems at increasing risk of catastrophe if nations fail to quickly reduce emissions of planet-heating gases, according to a new United Nations report that urges humankind to scale up efforts to adapt and protect the most vulnerable.