heat stroke

Our attitudes about enduring extreme heat have to evolve.

Multnomah County recorded its highest-ever temperatures during heat dome conditions in 2021 that killed 69 people.

Several parts of Canada continue to swelter under intense heat, prompting weather alerts.

Heat warnings remain in place throughout Eastern Canada, with Environment Canada warning of humidex levels in the mid to high 30s or even 40 C heading into the weekend.

Two groups focused on environmental issues are calling on the British Columbia government to come up with a plan to track "heat dome injuries" following record-setting temperatures that are also linked with 570 deaths in the province over a one-week period.

Record temperatures across North America have already killed hundreds. Here’s what actually happens when overheating turns fatal.