Heat

States across the Mountain West and the nation broke records this summer. Experts say favors like a strengthening El Niño and climate change are to blame.

A new study found that when classroom temperatures climbed above 73 degrees, students' learning suffered. The higher the temperature, the more pronounced the problem.

We talk with veterinarian and author Dr. Carol Osborne about how to keep our pets safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

High temperatures and a poor snowpack led to a lackluster winter for nearby ski resorts. But according to experts and trail users, those conditions could have consequences for summer sports, too.

At night, temperatures are often cooler and the air is wetter, giving firefighters a window to make up ground on firelines. But because of climate change, that pattern is breaking down.

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.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith discusses record-breaking temperatures for this time of year, and predicts a slight dip in temperatures tomorrow.

The Utah Climate Center's Catherine Smith predicts record breaking temperatures for this time of year and explains why it's been so warm.

The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts record breaking temperatures this month, with a slight dip this weekend.