In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool off
Millions in the United States and around the world are seeking refuge from the scorching sun as climate change, a strong El Nino and summer in the Northern Hemisphere converge, toppling temperature records, driving workers indoors and proving deadly for many. Scientists warn that people will suffer through sizzling temperatures throughout the summer, and for years to come, as the humans spew planet-warming gases into the atmosphere.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offMatt York, Associated Press
A jet takes flight from Sky Harbor International Airport as the sun sets Wednesday in Phoenix. Millions of people across the Southwest are living through a historic heat wave, with even the heat-experienced desert city of Phoenix being tested since temperatures have hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 consecutive days.
Matt York, Associated PressA jet takes flight from Sky Harbor International Airport as the sun sets Wednesday in Phoenix. Millions of people across the Southwest are living through a historic heat wave, with even the heat-experienced desert city of Phoenix being tested since temperatures have hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 consecutive days.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offDamian Dovarganes, Associated Press
Tourists protect a sleeping child from the sun Wednesday as they visit the Hollywood sign landmark in Los Angeles. Forecasters in Southern California say blistering conditions Thursday will build throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year.
Damian Dovarganes, Associated PressTourists protect a sleeping child from the sun Wednesday as they visit the Hollywood sign landmark in Los Angeles. Forecasters in Southern California say blistering conditions Thursday will build throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offOhad Zwigenberg, Associated Press
Children cool off in a fountain Wednesday just outside of Jerusalem's Old City.
Ohad Zwigenberg, Associated PressChildren cool off in a fountain Wednesday just outside of Jerusalem's Old City.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offMichael Probst, Associated Press
A man runs Thursday along a small road on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun rises.
Michael Probst, Associated PressA man runs Thursday along a small road on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany, as the sun rises.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offPeter Pereira, The Standard-Times via Associated Press
Ja-Veah Cheney, 9, pours water over her head Wednesday as she takes shelter from the sweltering heat at the splash pad station at Riverside Park in New Bedford, Mass. Across the U.S., more than 111 million people are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings.
Peter Pereira, The Standard-Times via Associated PressJa-Veah Cheney, 9, pours water over her head Wednesday as she takes shelter from the sweltering heat at the splash pad station at Riverside Park in New Bedford, Mass. Across the U.S., more than 111 million people are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offDamian Dovarganes, Associated Press
A homeless man sleeps under the sun Wednesday in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California's summer was in full swing Thursday as a heat wave that's been scorching much of the U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires. Blistering conditions will build Friday and throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year, the National Weather Service warned.
Damian Dovarganes, Associated PressA homeless man sleeps under the sun Wednesday in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles. After a historically wet winter and a cloudy spring, California's summer was in full swing Thursday as a heat wave that's been scorching much of the U.S. Southwest brings triple digit temperatures and an increased risk of wildfires. Blistering conditions will build Friday and throughout the weekend in the central and southern parts of California, where many residents should prepare for the hottest weather of the year, the National Weather Service warned.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offEmilio Morenatti, Associated Press
A man jumps into the sea on a breakwater Wednesday in Barcelona, Spain.
Emilio Morenatti, Associated PressA man jumps into the sea on a breakwater Wednesday in Barcelona, Spain.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offAnis Belghoul, Associated Press
A woman carries her baby and a bottle of water on her head Saturday in Niger.
Anis Belghoul, Associated PressA woman carries her baby and a bottle of water on her head Saturday in Niger.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offEric Gay, Associated Press
Migrants stop for a water break Tuesday as they walk in the Rio Grande behind concertina wire as they try to enter the U.S. from Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas.
Eric Gay, Associated PressMigrants stop for a water break Tuesday as they walk in the Rio Grande behind concertina wire as they try to enter the U.S. from Mexico in Eagle Pass, Texas.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offMichael Probst, Associated Press
An Icelandic horse is sprayed with water at a stud farm in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, one of several nations gripped in potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe.
Michael Probst, Associated PressAn Icelandic horse is sprayed with water at a stud farm in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany, one of several nations gripped in potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offMuhammad Sajjad, Associated Press
Youths jump into a commercial swimming pool to cool themselves off Thursday in Peshawar, Pakistan. Countries across the world are preparing emergency measures amid a heat wave projected to get much worse heading into the weekend.
Muhammad Sajjad, Associated PressYouths jump into a commercial swimming pool to cool themselves off Thursday in Peshawar, Pakistan. Countries across the world are preparing emergency measures amid a heat wave projected to get much worse heading into the weekend.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offThomas Padilla, Associated Press
A woman enjoys the sun in the Tuileries gardens Monday in Paris, where temperatures are expected to keep rising.
Thomas Padilla, Associated PressA woman enjoys the sun in the Tuileries gardens Monday in Paris, where temperatures are expected to keep rising.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offMatt York, Associated Press
Salvation Army volunteer Francisca Corral, center, gives water to a man Tuesday at their Valley Heat Relief Station in Phoenix.
Matt York, Associated PressSalvation Army volunteer Francisca Corral, center, gives water to a man Tuesday at their Valley Heat Relief Station in Phoenix.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offMichael Probst, Associated Press
People spend time in a public pool Saturday in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany.
Michael Probst, Associated PressPeople spend time in a public pool Saturday in Wehrheim near Frankfurt, Germany.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offAlessandra Tarantino, Associated Press
A woman uses an umbrella to take shelter from the sun Thursday as she walks in downtown Rome. Temperatures in parts of Mediterranean Europe were forecast to reach as high as 113 degrees starting Friday as a high-pressure system grips the region. Cerberus is named for the three-headed dog in ancient Greek mythology who guarded the gates to the underworld.
Alessandra Tarantino, Associated PressA woman uses an umbrella to take shelter from the sun Thursday as she walks in downtown Rome. Temperatures in parts of Mediterranean Europe were forecast to reach as high as 113 degrees starting Friday as a high-pressure system grips the region. Cerberus is named for the three-headed dog in ancient Greek mythology who guarded the gates to the underworld.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offPetros Giannakouris, Associated Press
A man holds an umbrella Thursday as he and other tourists enters the ancient Acropolis hill during a heat wave, in Athens, Greece. In Athens and other Greek cities, working hours were changed for the public sector and many businesses to avoid the midday heat, while air-conditioned areas were opened to the public. “It’s like being in Africa,” 24-year-old tourist Balint Jolan, from Hungary, said. “It’s not that much hotter than it is currently at home, but yes, it is difficult.”
Petros Giannakouris, Associated PressA man holds an umbrella Thursday as he and other tourists enters the ancient Acropolis hill during a heat wave, in Athens, Greece. In Athens and other Greek cities, working hours were changed for the public sector and many businesses to avoid the midday heat, while air-conditioned areas were opened to the public. “It’s like being in Africa,” 24-year-old tourist Balint Jolan, from Hungary, said. “It’s not that much hotter than it is currently at home, but yes, it is difficult.”
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offAndreea Alexandru, Associated Press
A boy shows off his swimming skills Wednesday while cooling off in the river Arges, outside Bucharest, Romania.
Andreea Alexandru, Associated PressA boy shows off his swimming skills Wednesday while cooling off in the river Arges, outside Bucharest, Romania.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offManu Fernandez, Associated Press
A woman fans herself Monday in Madrid, Spain. “Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland are all facing a major heat wave, with temperatures expected to climb to 48 degrees Celsius on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia – potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe” the European Space Agency said Thursday.
Manu Fernandez, Associated PressA woman fans herself Monday in Madrid, Spain. “Italy, Spain, France, Germany and Poland are all facing a major heat wave, with temperatures expected to climb to 48 degrees Celsius on the islands of Sicily and Sardinia – potentially the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe” the European Space Agency said Thursday.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offDarko Vojinovic
A man cools off at a fountain Thursday during a sunny day in Belgrade, Serbia.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offAndy Wong, Associated Press
A woman wearing sun protection, headgear and sunglasses swims Monday as residents cool off on a sweltering day at an urban waterway in Beijing.
Andy Wong, Associated PressA woman wearing sun protection, headgear and sunglasses swims Monday as residents cool off on a sweltering day at an urban waterway in Beijing.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offVadim Ghirda, Associated Press
Youngsters cool off Wednesday in the river Arges, outside Bucharest, Romania.
Vadim Ghirda, Associated PressYoungsters cool off Wednesday in the river Arges, outside Bucharest, Romania.
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In unrelenting heat, millions plunge, drink and shelter to cool offPetros Giannakouris, Associated Press
A newly married couple poses for photos Wednesday during sunset as a man takes a dip in the water in Lagonisi southeast of Athens.
Petros Giannakouris, Associated PressA newly married couple poses for photos Wednesday during sunset as a man takes a dip in the water in Lagonisi southeast of Athens.
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