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2020 More Extreme Heat
Extreme heat is happening more oftenーcreating dangerous conditions, especially for outdoor workers and low-income communities.
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Global Temperatures Near Hottest on Record
The numbers are in for the first half of 2020’s global temperatures—and they are nearly the hottest on record once again.
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Humid Heat Extremes on the Rise
As the climate warms, the frequency of extreme heat and humidity has already doubled in most U.S. locations.
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Seniors at Risk: Heat and Seniors
A new Climate Central report examines how heat and a warming climate endanger the health of an aging U.S. population, a threat made even more worrisome during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020 Mets Unite
Thursday, June 18th is the third year of Mets Unite and the iconic “warming stripes” image—a simple visual that has inspired climate communicators around the world.
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2020 Smoke Waves
Wildfire smoke will worsen lung health this year, increasing susceptibility to COVID-19.
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2020 Hurricane Season
Rising temperatures are causing hurricanes to become more intense, produce more rainfall, and create higher storm surges.
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