West Virginians aren’t the only ones wilting in the recent heat waves — the state’s leafy inhabitants are a point of concern for state officials as severe drought conditions are […]
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Extreme heat worsens mental health
by Lisa Jarvis On July 22, planet Earth achieved a terrifying milestone: Global temperatures reached their highest level in recorded history, breaking a record set just one day before. This […]
The hot summer when the Kerchevals cooled off
Like many West Virginians, much of my early childhood was spent in a house without air conditioning. My father built our house — a two-story block structure with garages on […]
Canine heat stroke cases on the rise locally; emergency veterinarian advises pet owners on warning signs
According to a 2023 report by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the frequency, duration and intensity of heat waves have increased dramatically in recent decades, and 2023 was globally the […]
Local business helping community beat the heat
A new business set to open in downtown Morgantown this August is stepping up to try to help those suffering in the extreme heat this week — with coolers filled with free […]
Cities must prepare for deadly heat
The human body can barely cope with weather this hot. In Phoenix, where the asphalt can hit 180F, emergency-room doctors are zipping heat-stroke victims into body bags full of ice. […]
Getting ready to face the heat: Tips for when the mercury rises
With temperatures predicted to soar above 90 degrees and a dangerous heat wave forecasted through this weekend, West Virginia Emergency Management Division, at the direction of Governor Jim Justice, is […]
What can make a difference between life and death during a heat wave
by Derek Lemoine, Jeff Shrader and Laura Bakkensen Weather forecasts have gotten quite good over the years, but their temperatures aren’t always spot on — and the result when they […]
This column is about climate change
What might get you to read it? by Naomi Ishisaka The evidence is everywhere. There was, of course, the Northwest’s 2021 heat dome, which brought deadly scorching temperatures to the […]
