San Franciscans are done apologizing for their cold Julys and Augusts. In a time of punishing heat waves, the city likes being a place to chill out.
Tag: Weather
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These Americans Aren’t Retreating After Climate Catastrophe
Why Hurricane Harvey flooding victims struggled to imagine moving away from a place they called home even when their homes had just been destroyed.
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UPS Drivers Say ‘Brutal’ Heat Is Endangering Their Lives
As summers have grown hotter, high temperatures inside trucks without air conditioning have also sickened postal carriers and others who deliver America’s packages. A few have died.
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Survivor of White House Lightning Strike Embraces Third Chance at Life
On her 28th birthday, Amber Escudero-Kontostathis was struck by lightning in Lafayette Square. Three other people died. Her heart stopped twice, but she lived.
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How Heat Waves Take a Toll on Mental Health
Extreme heat can influence mood and raise the likelihood of a more serious mental health issue. Here’s what to know.