The Latest Breaking News from Eric Klinenberg

Millions of Americans are facing record heat with temperatures frequently over 90 degrees Fahrenheit

This woman told a professional that her job costs nothing.

As extreme heat worsens, cities are exploring ways to reach isolated individuals before it’s too late

With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill

Across the US, communities are relying on mutual aid as a safeguard against extreme weather

Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida

The discovery of the bodies of three women inside a Chicago senior housing facility after a brief heat wave this month raises questions about whether officials and residents are prepared for the kind of brutal heat that killed more than 700 people in the city nearly three decades ago