LAFAYETTE PARISH — As temperatures climb into the upper 90s, KATC tested how hot common outdoor surfaces really get, and the results could change how you think about summer safety. What is the turf ...

Florida has been under a series of excessive heat warnings in recent months, marking what many consider the hottest summer they can remember. But it isn't just searing sunshine and stifling humidity ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — On a hot and sunny day, most people thinking about the danger of burns will have their focus on sunburns. This is with good reason, as sunburns can be quite harmful and are ...

Cole County Parks and Public Works will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the resurfacing of the playgrounds at Brooks Park. The ceremony is scheduled to start at noon at ...

Florida is expecting more sweltering heat this week as the statewide heat wave rages on and it’s not just heating up Florida’s oceans, it’s also heating up the surfaces of popular outdoor hangouts.

Melissa Breyer is Treehugger’s former senior editorial director. Her writing and photography have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic, Audubon Magazine, and ...

CONCORD, Calif. - California is now allowing all outdoor playgrounds to reopen to the public. Some outdoor playgrounds in the Bay Area are starting to welcome back families. New state guidelines allow ...