Climate scientists sound alarm over extreme temperatures at Tokyo Olympics
A new study warns that athletes are being asked more often to compete in environments that are becoming “too hostile†for the human body. source
Winds push massive wildfires across western states | WNT
Windy and extremely dry conditions are feeding dozens of massive wildfires that have forced thousands to evacuate. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS TONIGHT’: https://bit.ly/3uHCDO5 WATCH OTHER FULL EPISODES…
Historic California town incinerated by swift-moving wildfire | WNT
The Dixie fire tore through Greenville aided by 40 mph winds. Cars were melted in place, and dozens of homes and businesses were destroyed within hours. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Wildfire becomes 3rd largest in California history | WNT
The Dixie Fire in Northern California grew overnight because of gusty conditions. Officials said the fire has destroyed over a hundred homes and a historic town. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
UN climate report warns of ‘code red for humanity’
ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports on the new U.N. climate report on the dire threat warming temperatures pose to the planet, as fires and extreme weather events spread globally. source
UN official on climate report: ‘Now is not the time for excuses or delayed action’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Assistant Secretary-General for Climate Action at the U.N. Selwin Hart on the new climate change report warning of a “code red for humanity.†source
FDA expected authorization of 3rd booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine for weakened immune systems
The FDA is expected to authorize a third booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine today for people with weakened immune systems. Plus, extreme weather is gripping most of the country,…
Oregon governor: ‘We are taking action’ on climate change
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on efforts her state has made to tackle climate change and the extreme weather events like wildfires consuming the western…
‘Triple threat’ of severe weather across the country l GMA
Rob Marciano reports on severe storms in the Midwest, a tropical storm threat issued for the Florida Keys and millions of Americans on alert for dangerous heat. #ABCNews #TropicalStormFred #Heatwave…
Fire, giraffes and severe weather: World in Photos, Aug. 17
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source