heat wave

Urban Trees Save Lives from Heat Waves

Planting trees in cities can be instrumental in addressing the crisis of deadly summer heat, but ensuring an equitable solution can be tricky.…

December 27, 2022

an article on natural disasters has a picture of lightning striking at night

Is It Possible To Prevent Natural Disasters?

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

An uptick in hazardous weather events over the last few decades has scientists calling attention to climate change and the effect it has on the atmosphere.…

September 7, 2022

A creative illustration of the tragic North American wildfires.

North American Wildfires Are Now a Raging Epidemic

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

While this issue is known to be particularly concerning across the Pacific Northwest, these fires are gradually spreading across the continent. Here's why you should be concerned.…

August 19, 2021

Illustration by Daisy Daniel's of someone suffering during a heat wave

4 Ways to Stay Cool When You’re in a Heat Wave With No Air Conditioning

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Record temperatures have resulted in rolling blackouts in the western U.S. If you don’t have AC — or even power — here's how to keep cool.…

September 17, 2020