A Climate Change Primer

Heat wave in Europe: ‘National emergency’ in UK as historic temps forecast and wildfires rage

“British authorities are issuing dire warnings, as temperatures may reach 104 degrees Fahrenheit in southern Britain, a region usually known for moderate summer heat, with July highs in the 70s. It’s the first time such a forecast has been made in the area.

The heat poses a serious health risk, as people will need to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness. In Britain, few homes, apartments, schools or small businesses have air conditioning, making residents particularly vulnerable.”

Death toll from brutal heat wave tops 350 in Spain

“The heat wave impacting Spain for several consecutive days has killed at least 360 people, according to La Vanguardia. On Friday alone, 123 deaths in the country were attributed to the record-breaking heat.”

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USDA:

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NASA:

What is Climate Change?

SPACE:

Climate change: Causes and effects

Smithsonian:

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National Geographic:

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Earth’s Changing Climate

Arctic?

Arctic Circle sees ‘highest-ever’ recorded temperatures

Antarctica?

Worrying new Antarctic record high temperature confirmed

Asia?

Record High Temperatures, Floods Wreak Havoc Across China

Japan records highest-ever June temperature

India’s record-setting heat wave in pictures

Record-breaking heat waves show we need to adapt to the climate crisis now

Australia?

Australia reaches 123.26 degrees Fahrenheit, matching its highest temperature on record

Australia ties Southern Hemisphere’s all-time heat record of 123°F; epic heat cooks Argentina

Europe?

‘Europe Is Cooking’: Records Smashed as Historic Heat Alert Issued

6 killed in Italy glacier collapse, day after summit sees record-high temperature

Spain swelters in record temperatures

Hottest Day Ever in the Netherlands – AGAIN! Record Broken Second Day in a Row

France sets record amid western European heat wave

UK issues first extreme heat warning as record temperatures loom

Africa?

Thousands evacuated as heat causes wildfires in Europe and north Africa

Heatwaves and Fires Scorch Europe, Africa, and Asia

South America?

Another hellish day’: South America sizzles in record summer temperatures

Southern Hemisphere Scorchers

North America?

Heat waves shattered records on 2 continents before summer began

Climate Change Deniers? Follow the Money!

Exxon Knew about Climate Change almost 40 years ago

Democrats vent their fury as Joe Manchin shelves action on climate change

Open Secrets, Big Oil, Top Recipients

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