Learn how to grow American mountain ash, a lovely native tree that provides year-round interest for gardens in cooler climates.

As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.

Clownfish survive heat waves by shrinking, study reveals Clownfish have been shown to shrink in order to survive heat stress and avoid social conflict, Newcastle University research reveals.

Heat Stress Is Hitting Caribbean Reefs Earlier Than Ever This Year Scientists in the United States are reporting “unprecedented patterns” of surface warming, an ominous sign for coral.

Large parts of the world, including China and the Midwest US, are on track to become too hot for humans to handle as accelerating global temperatures expose billions to heat and humidity so ...

Scientists in Italy have found rising temperatures are forcing mountain goats to live a more nocturnal lifestyle, making them more vulnerable to predators.

Exposure to wildfire smoke and heat stress can negatively affect birth outcomes for women, especially in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods, according to a recent study led by USC postdoctoral ...

Indiana will face extreme heat stress this week, with dangerous WBGT levels. Learn how this affects outdoor activity and how to stay cool and safe.

As the scorching summer heat takes hold, our bodies activate a remarkable mechanism to cool down — sweating. While humans rely on sweating to regulate our body temperature, the diverse wildlife who ...

The European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said comparisons of data going back over decades showed record heat last year resulted in hazardous conditions for human health.