The Trump administration says it wants to eliminate FEMA. Here's what we know Every year, millions of Americans rely on FEMA assistance after hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes and other disasters. The president says state governments should do more. Rebecca Hersher
The role of climate change in the dangerous heat dome Parts of the Midwest and East Coast have seen record-breaking temperatures this week. Climate change is making heatwaves more intense. Rebecca Hersher
'A lid on a pot': How does a heat dome work? "If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR. Bill Chappell
Climate change is boosting the risk of sleep apnea Hotter temperatures make breathing problems during sleep more likely, even when it's not extremely hot Alejandra Borunda
Welcome to summer: U.S. braces for first significant heat wave of the new season For many Americans, high humidity will make it feel in the triple digits. The National Weather Service is urging people to prepare to protect themselves from the dangers of extreme heat. Alana Wise
It's the humidity that gets you. Here's why — and tips for dealing with muggy days High humidity can make it tough for your body to cool down. As most of the country braces for extreme temperatures, a doctor shares advice on how to cool down when the humidity is working against you. Michel Martin
Planning to be outside on a hot day? Take these precautions People spend a lot of time outside during hot weather. Whether you're going to the beach, walking your dog or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness while outside. Clare Marie Schneider
NPR and PBS FRONTLINE investigate why storm recovery efforts can get bogged down Climate-related storms are becoming more frequent and severe. NPR and PBS FRONTLINE investigate the forces keeping communities from building back in a way that protects them from the next storm. Laura Sullivan
Leader of top FEMA disaster coordination office resigns, as Trump moves to eliminate agency Jeremy Greenberg was in charge of coordinating federal help after hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other emergencies. He has resigned from leading FEMA's National Response Coordination Center. Rebecca Hersher
Emergency alerts go out in Spanish and English, but what happens if you speak another language? The FCC has delayed implementing its multilingual emergency alerts system — making non-English speakers vulnerable during climate disasters. Nate Perez
