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Climate extremes: Sweltering heat waves

Record heat is pushing people to their limits. Japan has logged a new record (41.8 Celsius/107.2 Fahrenheit), heat is killing reindeer in Finland and Europe is bracing for yet another round of peak temperatures.

A woman cools off from the heat with a paper fan in Skopje, North Macedonia — Image: Ognen Teofilovski/REUTERS

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In Madrid, Spaniards find novel ways to escape the heat

Residents of Madrid can go to designated "climate shelters" that offer a cool, air-conditioned space.

Heat waves: Building oases in a hotter world

From ice cubes in public spaces to solar reflective paint, innovative architectural designs are beating the heat.

How heat waves threaten global railway networks

Railways are vulnerable to heat and flooding. Companies like Sensonic are looking for solutions to this problem.

What are urban heat islands?

Rising global temperatures pose big challenges for cities and fuel talk of "urban heat islands." What are they?

Here's how extreme weather is damaging infrastructure

Heat waves, flooding and drought made worse by climate change are chipping away at roads, railway tracks and bridges.

Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll

Deadly heat is already harming economies and human health worldwide. How can countries adapt to this silent killer?

Is climate change behind extreme heat and record cold?

In recent weeks Europe sweltered under intense heatwaves, while southern South America had record low temperatures.

How Germany manages extreme heat and climate change

The next heat wave has been forecast in Germany. How is a country known for its lack of air conditioning preparing?

Working regulations under the scorching sun

High temperatures can make the working day unbearable. Are countries protecting their workers from the heat?

Cities are appointing 'heat officers' to protect residents

As the planet warms and deadly heat waves worsen, newly appointed "heat officers" are building city resilience.

Too hot to handle: Is this heat the new normal?

Heat waves are growing more extreme in many places around the world. How can the world adapt to such hot conditions?

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke: What to do in an emergency

In recent years, the arrival of summer has been accompanied by record high temperatures. Here's how to stay safe.

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