Extreme heat: Why is it so hot? What can I do to keep cool? A guide to our warming world

Record-breaking heat continues to scorch different parts of the globe. Each year has seen one of the cooler years of the rest of our lives as the planet continues warming.

From why it’s so hot, to how we talk about heat, to what you can do to keep yourself cool, to how policies couldmake a difference, our guide to extreme heat explores our warming world.