Heat domes

Heat domes

An inflatable soccer ball sits on Lummus Park as a man sleeps under a shaded tree amid a heat advisory in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., June 17, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Climate change behind sweltering World Cup, scientists say

Climate change blamed as extreme heat raises World Cup safety concerns

A man holds an umbrella while playing chess during a heatwave affecting the US Northeast in New York City, U.S., June 23, 2024. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

What makes a 'heat dome', and what does it mean?

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group I - Senegal v Iraq - Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada - June 26, 2026 Iraq's Munaf Younus with teammates as the pitch is watered by sprinklers during a hydration break. Photo: Reuters

'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players

Heat domes are a red-hot warning on climate costs

Heat domes are a red-hot warning on climate costs