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Fish July 14, 2021

California, Florida fish mortality pinned to drought, climate change

California officials warned this week that salmon in the state's Sacramento River might not survive the region's historic drought.

Weather July 13, 2021

Extreme heat sizzles Southwest, flash flooding possible in desert areas

Excessive heat warnings remain in effect across much of the Great Basin and Desert Southwest as extreme heat continues, with slight relief midweek.

US July 10, 2021

Sweltering June breaks heat records in North America

The month of June was the hottest on record in North America, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

US July 8, 2021

Oregon's heat wave death toll reaches 116 in 'mass casualty' event

Oregon's death toll from the Pacific Northwest heat wave that killed hundreds in the region has risen to 116.

US July 7, 2021

Traveling to a US National Park this summer? These are the odds of dying during a visit

While Americans heading to U.S. national parks this summer should take caution, dying in one of the more than 60 locations is reportedly statistically unlikely.

US July 7, 2021

Tropical Storm Elsa weakens, heat persists in West

Tropical Storm Elsa is weakening as it approaches the Northern Florida Gulf Coast, making landfall later this morning into the early afternoon.

US July 4, 2021

Wildfire threats force western cities to ban Fourth of July fireworks

Another dangerous wildfire season is underway amidst record-shattering heat and a scary and historic drought, leading state and local officials across the U.S. to ban fireworks around Sunday's Fourth of July holiday. 

US July 3, 2021

Death toll in Northwest heat wave expected to continue rising

Each day, more deaths are being linked to the heat wave that struck the Pacific Northwest this past week, with medical staff who treated people overwhelmed by temperatures well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) saying the toll from the extreme weather will keep creeping up.

SCIENCE July 3, 2021

RISING SMOKE: After 10.3M acres burned in US last year, West's 2021 fire season outlook uncertain

A wildfire is burning in California. And Oregon. And Washington. And Arizona. Historic drought and climate change play a major role in the 2021 fire season.

Weather July 2, 2021

Town ravaged by wildfire after enduring Canada’s all-time hottest temps

A small Canadian town was ravaged by an ongoing wildfire on Thursday after enduring the country’s all-time hottest temperatures for three straight days this week.

US July 1, 2021

Record Northwest heat may have killed hundreds

Hundreds of deaths in Canada, Oregon and Washington may have been caused by the historic heat wave that baked the Pacific Northwest and shattered all-time temperature records in usually temperate cities.