Heat

Think kitchens and un-air-conditioned warehouses. New California rules aim to keep those inside workers safe.

More than 10,000 schools nationwide lack air conditioning, according to the Center for Climate Integrity. And with soaring temps across the midwest and East Coast, some schools are releasing students early or closing altogether this week.

Many industries have to slow down, or shut down, when it's too hot to work.

Farms that participate in the Fair Food Program ensure workers have access to things like shade and water. In return, they're first in line to sell to big buyers.

Record heat in Arizona has brought an influx of mouths to feed at Liberty Wildlife along with high water and electricity bills.

After a hot summer, some travelers are expressing more concern about heat waves, wildfires and other extreme weather events that might affect their plans.

Extreme heat affects our health, our morale and our productivity. Employers will need to adapt.

That's one of the standout numbers from the latest consumer price index, and it will mean an expensive winter for many Americans.

Extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. It can hurt workers' health and make them prone to errors, one expert says.

The government also boosts funding for a FEMA program to help communities prepare for extreme heat and other climate-related disasters.