A new front has opened in the War On Christmas: extreme heat and drought fueled by climate change. The record-shattering heatwave that baked the Pacific Northwest last month took a potentially devastating toll on Christmas tree farms in the region. “The second day of the heat, it was 116. I came in the driveway that … [continued]
Extreme heat continues to bake the American West, breaking temperature records, and exacerbating drought and other wildfire catalysts. Billings, Montana, broke a 61-year-old record with 106°F heat on Monday. Boise, Idaho has hit 95°F for 23 days straight. And Salt Lake City hit 100°F for the 17th time this year … [continued]
Official records dramatically fail to capture workplace injuries caused by extreme heat, new data described in congressional testimony Thursday shows. The dangers, which go beyond heat stroke and include injuries from falls or mishandled machinery, are concentrated among poor workers in yet another example of how climate change worsens societal inequities. … [continued]
Both batteries and demand response played roles in keeping the lights—and AC—on in California on June 17 and 18. We’re going to need more of both.
A brutal heat dome blanketed the Pacific Northwest over the weekend, bringing life-threatening conditions to an area unprepared for extreme heat, with a third straight day of triple-digit temperatures forecast for Monday. On Saturday, the high temperature measured at Portland International Airport hit 108°F, breaking a record of 107° set … [continued]
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It’s a hot and muggy night out with “heat lightning” flashing through the clouds in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The temperature today was 97°F with a heat index of 111°F. This is cool weather compared to what Death Valley is seeing.
In a tripartite report released Friday, the Carbon Trust has suggested China accelerate its progress with offshore wind energy by taking cues from the UK’s extensive research, funding, and deployment expertise. Like other nations, the colossus of southeast Asia has major concerns about continuing to rely on coal for energy. … [continued]
