Extreme Heat

Heat claims more lives than all other natural disasters combined, but is not officially recognized as a natural disaster. That's why cities, counties, and states are mobilizing to address the problem.

The funds, part of the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program, were earmarked to help people pay air conditioning this summer, which is anticipated to have extreme heat.

Utah has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation. It turns out heat and pollution may be playing a bigger role than previously assumed.

Winter isn't technically over yet, but that hasn't stopped much of the Mountain West from seeing record-breaking heat since December — a trend that's expected to continue into spring.

A new analysis shows that climate change is causing the number of extremely hot summer days to rise in most major U.S. cities. Some of the biggest increases are in the Mountain West.

Excessive exposure to heat can have negative affects on pregnancy; Climate Central shows that Mountain West states are leading the way in these complications.

Climate Central analyzed data from the National Park Service and found that by 2050, the 25 most visited parks are likely to have five times as many extremely hot days.

A bill proposed to the Nevada Assembly would press utility companies to reevaluate policies in events of extreme heat, ceasing power shut offs between May and October.

In other news, a Utah conservation group is joining a global grassroots network to fight for the Great Salt Lake. And, the Provo Airport is getting $87 million over the next 15 years.

As fires burn throughout Utah, extreme heat and dry weather could make the state even more sensitive to fire activity.