CO2: 418.94 ppmPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Thursday issued an emergency declaration in 23 counties from Portland to southern Oregon and in central and eastern parts of the state because of heat.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's clean energy bill, which sets one of the most ambitious timelines in the country for moving to 100% clean electricity sources, was signed by Gov. Kate Brown on Tuesday.
A heat wave scorched southeast Europe on Thursday, intensifying wildfires and sending residents flocking to the coast, public fountains and air-conditioned locations to find some relief.
“Record-shattering” heat waves could become two to seven times more frequent in the world than in the last 30 years, scientists report in a study published Monday.
A study suggests that the world can expect more record-shattering heat waves in the future, unless drastic action is taken to curb climate change.
In a summer of deadly heat, passive cooling can keep people safe and curb carbon emissions. Here are the simple steps you can take.
Heat waves kill more people than any other type of severe weather in the United States. And climate change is making them more frequent and unpredictable
The US needs a national standard to protect workers from heat.
Oregon officials say "social resilience" is needed to cope with climate change and protect those most vulnerable from extreme temperatures.