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Beginning in March 2024, severe heat waves impacted Mexico, the Southern and Western United States, and Central America, leading to dozens of broken temperature records, [1] mass deaths of animals from several threatened species, water shortages requiring rationing, [2] increased forest fires, and over 155 deaths in Mexico with 2,567 people suffering from heat-related ailments. [3]
Jul 11, 2024 · Associated Press (2024, July 10) Las Vegas hits record of fifth consecutive day of 115 degrees or greater as heat wave scorches US. Accessed July 11, 2024. NWS Houston via X (2024, July 10) Heat Continues on Weds. Accessed July 11, 2024. NWS Las Vegas via X (2024, July 10) Remember 20 minutes ago when hitting 117°F was a big deal?
Sep 13, 2024 · A man walks near the Las Vegas Strip during a heatwave in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 7, 2024. The U.S. National Weather Service forecasted that high temperatures could reach up to 117 degrees ...
Jul 11, 2024 · In the Paris climate agreement, countries worldwide agreed to work to keep global warming under 1.5 C, however that refers to the temperature change averaged over a 30-year period. A 30-year average is used to limit the influence of natural year-to-year fluctuations. Global temperatures showing the trend line averaged over 30 years.
Jun 17, 2024 · A long-lasting and expansive heat wave fueled by an intense heat dome is gripping the Midwest and Northeast with record-breaking high temperatures. ... Updated 7:30 AM EDT, Tue June 18, 2024 ...
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Jun 20, 2024 · Human-induced climate change made recent extreme heat in the US south-west, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, scientists say. ... Oceans suffer from record-breaking year of heat.
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Jun 13, 2024 · An early summer heat wave broke temperature records in Nevada, Arizona, and California in June 2024. June 2024 saw a severe heat wave in the Southwest, with record temperatures in places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. NASA ’s studies show a trend of more frequent heat waves in the U.S., doubling from the 1980s to 2023. Early Summer Heat Wave ...