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EXTRAORDINARY HEAT EVENT- The most extreme day in world climatic history Hundreds of records are being brutalized allover tropical Americas in every single country with margins never seen before in the tropics. We are seeing something unprecedented in climatology. Updated soon...

INDIA Heat wave Update: Temperatures reached 47.7C today in Uttar Pradesh State, with increasing heat expected next week and the first 50C in Asia just around the corner (In Pakistan but also possibly in India). 47C also in Northern Saudi Arabia coast.

📣 US announces 4.55m in funding for new Centers of Excellence to support community-led heat resilience evaluation and strategies 👏👏👏 NOAA National Integrated Heat Health Information System President Biden U.S. Commerce Dept. noaa.gov/news-release/b…

While there were some measures funded in the federal Budget which will have a positive impact on climate — it falls short on strong climate action and health based policy Disappointingly, there was no funding announced for the National Health and Climate Strategy #ClimateHealth

"People in northern India are struggling with an unrelenting, weeks-long heatwave, with temperature in India’s capital soaring to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit), the government’s weather bureau said." aljazeera.com/gallery/2024/5…

🤔 Should I sleep with a wet blanket? 🤔 Does being from a hot climate protect me? 🤔 Are young, healthy people at risk? Take our #IndoorHeat quiz to find out how much you know about staying safe from #ExtremeHeat! ghhin.org/extreme-heat-m… #HeatReady IFRC Climate Centre World Meteorological Organization World Health Organization (WHO)

Alongside 25+ organisations today we sent on to Premier this joint statement demanding action for safe, liveable public & community housing homes. Homes NSW must do better. This means more resourcing & focussed attention on addressing these issues. More: bit.ly/3z9MMLd

Renters in Melbourne: we're joining SwelteringCities and RAHU - Renters and Housing Union to host workshops around the city helping renters make submissions to Victoria’s Rental Minimum Standards consultation. Join us to have your say! Register to attend a workshop here: actionnetwork.org/events/submiss…

Don't forget! Tonight at 5:30PM we're joining @RaHUnion & SwelteringCities in Carlton for their workshop to help renters make submissions to Vic's consultation on rental minimum standards. You can still join us if you RSVP here: buff.ly/45nanEu We'll see you there!

If you're in Australia and in a position to do so, consider supporting the awesome environmental justice work that SwelteringCities is doing via a tax deductible contribution at sc-donations.raisely.com

With the first major heat wave to hit the U.S. Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic next week, it's a good time to share the Reporting on Heatwaves and the Health Impacts of Heat we authored in the Global Heat Health Information Network ghhin.org/resources/repo… #extremeheat

Too cold in winter, too hot in summer. There's a huge gap between the average star rating of an Australian home and the standards for new builds. It's time for a serious investment in retrofitting our homes to keep people safe year round.

With the new Metro now running in #Sydney, there's lots of talk about 'what's next?' for public transport. Here's my pitch: do like @swelteringcity says, and fix the bus stops! theconversation.com/sydneys-shiny-…

The unprecedented heat in Northwest Australia is mind boggling. Until this week, only three Australian weather stations on four occasions have hit or exceeded 40°C in Winter. This week alone, it has happened 16 times, over 10 weather stations. Insane.

A heat index of 180°F (82.2°C) and a dew point of 97°F (36.1°C) were recorded in southern Iran today. If these readings are confirmed this would be the highest heat index and dew point ever recorded on Earth.

The Chinese heat wave goes on relentless today more maxes >41C and mins >32C and extreme moisture. Yesterday ALL TIME HIGHS beaten in some high elevated stations: 34.7 Qingzhen 31.6 Rangtang 29.6 Banma Temperatures will keep rising >40C for 2 more weeks !

🥵 Temperatures in southern and western #QLD are up to 15 degrees above average over the next few days. August records likely to be broken in several locations. The map below shows how far temperatures are above average for August today. All forecasts: bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/…

36°C! That's how hot Brisbane is predicted to get tomorrow. In WINTER! This is more than just a weird weather day, it should ring alarm bells for politicians that heat illness will stretch way beyond summer and everyone needs a safe home. Energetic Communities Association abc.net.au/news/2024-08-3…

50+ organisations strong! 💪 This is the power of collective action. We’re proud to be part of the movement. Find out how we’re working to #RenewAustraliaForAll at renewaustraliaforall.org

“It’s time for the Transport for NSW to step up and fund the thousands of new bus shelters Western Sydney urgently needs,” said Western Sydney ROC President Barry Calvert. “Overturned milk crates with no shading will not do.. for #westernsydney” insidelocalgovernment.com.au/bus-stops-pull…