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EartherClimate Change

The Hotter It Gets, the Harder It Is to Find Your Words

A new study finds that politicians tend to use shorter words in speeches on hot days.

Kate Yoder, Grist Published June 17, 2024

io9MoviesHorror

10 Scorching Genre Movies for Summer’s First Heat Wave

When the weather's hotter than hell outside, it's time to dive into a cool stream of fiery horror and sci-fi films.

By Cheryl Eddy Published June 6, 2024

EartherClimate Change

The World’s Getting So Hot, Scientists Needed a New Color

There's a new threat category beyond red to indicate extreme, dangerous heat.

By Isaac Schultz Published April 23, 2024

EartherCities

How to Build a Heat-Resilient City

Grist designed a model metropolis for an era of high temperatures, using the coolest technology available.

Jake Bittle and Naveena Sadasivam, Grist Published October 5, 2023

EartherClimate Change

Rising Temperatures Might Spike Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hospital Visits

A recently published study outlines that substance abuse hospital visits rose alongside temperatures in New York State.

By Angely Mercado Published September 28, 2023

EartherEarth Science

Australian Officials Declare the Arrival of El Niño During Blistering Heat Wave

The heat and dry conditions have sparked wildfires throughout the southern coast.

By Angely Mercado Published September 20, 2023

EartherEarth Science

Excessive Heat and Rainfall Combos Will Be Practically Everywhere If Emissions Keep Rising, Study Says

The heat dries up the land, making it unable to absorb water if heavy rainfall follows the extreme heat.

By Angely Mercado Published September 15, 2023

EartherClimate Change

Temperature-Related Deaths in the US Could Jump Fivefold by 2100, Study Finds

The authors estimate that about 200,000 temperature-related deaths could happen in the U.S. every year under an extreme but possible climate scenario.

By Ed Cara Published September 8, 2023

EartherClimate Change

This Has Officially Been the Hottest Summer Ever Recorded

July was the hottest month, August came in at a close second.

By Angely Mercado Published September 6, 2023

EartherExtreme Weather

Texas Keeps Setting Power Use Records as Summer Heat Rages

The Lone Star State has hit record-high power usage nine times this summer alone. It's had little respite from the heat this year. The grid is straining.

By Angely Mercado Published August 10, 2023