Aug 25th, 2008 · As August ends, so do the carefree days of summer. School begins, recent vacations are a fond memory and the temperature begins its slow and steady descent. Don't be sad, though: As Labor Day Weekend approaches, these songs are here to bring summer to a close on a positive note.
Aug 18th, 2008 · Within the century, afternoon highs may reach temperatures that are only found today in the world's hottest deserts, says a new study. Those least able to deal with the increase in extreme heat waves — the world's poor — will be hit the hardest.
Aug 6th, 2008 · The temperature in Beijing could reach the mid-90s. University of Rhode Island atmospheric chemist Kenneth Rahn predicted last week that a dust storm would blow down China's hopes for blue skies during the Olympic opening ceremonies.
Jul 9th, 2008 · Searing temperatures are expected this week in most of California. That spells more trouble for firefighters, and can be deadly for people laboring in agricultural fields. This summer, at least one farmworker has died due to heat exhaustion. California officials are trying to better enforce laws requiring growers to provide adequate water and shade. Sasha Khokha reports from member station KQED in San Francisco.
Jul 6th, 2008 · With drought, high temperatures and bark beetle infestations, conditions are ripe across the West for catastrophic forest fires. And that's making archaeologists very nervous. Fires may destroy thousands of ancient Native American artifacts and may expose other sites to looters.
Jun 26th, 2008 · Intelligence agencies are debating the effects of climate change on national security. A classified assessment delivered to Congress concludes that rising global temperatures would indirectly present a security threat to the United States. This is the first time U.S. intelligence officials have weighed in on the issue.
Jun 20th, 2008 · Light, temperature, and air pollution can wreck works of art. How do museums protect and preserve artistic and historic artifacts for the ages? Experts from the Getty Conservation Institute discuss the finer points of paint makeup and how to optimize conditions in museum galleries.
Jun 13th, 2008 · This year is shaping up to be one of the most active tornado seasons on record. More than 100 people have died so far, and the number of storms is far above the 10-year average. Scientists say the season got off to a strong start especially early this year, perhaps because of unusually cool ocean temperatures in the western Pacific.