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Frigid Temperatures from Polar Vortex Drive Record Winter Demand
2014-01-09 23:33:00| Transmission & Distribution World
Peak conditions highlight positive grid performance and emerging challenges. read more
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How the 'Polar Vortex' Could Lower Gas Prices
2014-01-08 23:40:03| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
Sometimes we look back for hints of what lies ahead. And sometimes that's an exercise in futility.
U.S. polar vortex brings Big Chill to forest pests: scientists
2014-01-08 19:48:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The record cold U.S. temperatures may have a silver lining - killing off some tree-eating forest pests that have spread dangerously as the general climate warms up, scientists said. The deep freeze that shattered decades-old records this week - causing fatalities and snarling air, road and rail traffic - could adversely affect pests such as the emerald ash bore, which is responsible for killing more than 10 million trees, said Robert Venette, a research biologist with the U.S. Forest Service in...
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Thanks To Fracking, Natural Gas Supplies (Barely) Withstand 'Polar Vortex' Assault
2014-01-08 12:50:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Forbes: The polar vortex gripping the nation has brought a crazy week for natural gas. On Monday the demand for gas nationwide hit a record 125 billion cubic feet as homeowners and power generators sought to burn as much of it as they could get to keep the cold at bay. In a normal early-January week the draw on natural gas inventories is about 170 billion cubic feet. This week, according to market watcher Bentek, the drawdown is expected to be on the order of 310 bcf the most ever. The record demand stretched...
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Frozen pipes in Wisconsin multiply from polar vortex
2014-01-08 07:54:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: Plumbers worked to thaw frozen house pipes and utility crews raced to restore power in the Dodge County area, as an arctic chill continued to shroud Wisconsin in subzero temperatures Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning through noon, and schools districts in Milwaukee and Madison remained closed. But the frigid temperatures meant good business for plumbers, tow truck drivers and those who deliver hot food to customers unwilling to venture outside in the cold. Carl's...
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