More than one billion workers are exposed to high heat episodes - with almost a third experiencing negative health effects.

When you think about summer dangers, your mind probably jumps straight to scorching temperatures and deadly heatwaves. It ...

Hot air evaporates a lot more water, so crops, forests and landscapes in some areas dry out, which makes them more susceptible to wildfire. Each Celsius degree of warming can cause a sixfold increase ...

Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered. It’s a ...

More than 1,500 Arizonans are calling for stronger protections for workers facing extreme heat. The Arizona Heat Standards ...

More than three dozen worker’s rights organizations are calling for a statewide law that ensures people have access to shade, ...

Veterans living in California who have cardiometabolic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure experience ...

Heat is often described as a silent killer. People are often unaware of the risks until they are in serious trouble. While ...

Joe Snedeker asks the question: Do more people die from extreme heat or extreme cold? Find out in this week's edition of Wham ...