Demand was expected to outstrip energy supply on Monday evening, an official said, and Tuesday could see record demand for power.
Tag: Heat and Heat Waves
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How Climate Change Is Changing What We Wear
A climate reporter in Washington set out to test clothes designed for keeping cool. He found a few good (but pricey) options, along with some questionable claims.
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Heat, Water, Fire: How Climate Change Is Transforming the Pacific Crest Trail
The already grueling 2,600-mile hike now includes the added challenges of global warming, which can mean a lack of shade and exposure to smoke and fire.
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Vancouver Moves to Sue Big Oil After Deadly Fires and Disastrous Floods
A potential lawsuit by Vancouver would be the first in Canada to target the fossil fuel industry’s role in climate change.
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Be ‘Less Squeamish’ About Drinking Recycled Wastewater, British Official Says
As droughts become more frequent, drinking water that has been reprocessed from sewage treatment is the future, the head of Britain’s Environment Agency said.