The era of shrinking water resources and rising temperatures will undoubtedly test Southwest states, but it’s a question of how we adapt, not whether we survive.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
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Earth Was Due for Another Year of Record Warmth. But This Warm?
Scientists are already busy trying to understand whether 2023’s off-the-charts heat is a sign that global warming is accelerating.
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Wildfires, Flooding, Upheavals: Travel in 2023
For many travelers and local residents who rely on tourism dollars, this year was an ‘annus horribilis,’ with disasters, upheavals and unparalleled weather events devastating top travel destinations across the globe.
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NOAA’s Arctic Report Card for 2023
Observations from researchers and residents, published annually in a report by NOAA, reveal a region grappling with rapid change.
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As World Heats, Energy for Air-Conditioning Could Double by 2050
By 2050, electricity use for cooling could double, driving up the greenhouse gas emissions that cause warming.