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Mid-July Heat Wave Bakes U.S. From Coast to Coast
2013-07-22 21:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate Central: The heat wave that gripped the U.S. in mid-July had most of the country sweating bullets. Temperatures ratcheted up from coast to coast from July 10 to July 19 as the graphic above from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows. During the period, 134 high temperature records fell or were tied. Records were set indiscriminate of geographical location. Maynard, Mass., a suburb of Boston, set records on July 18 and 19 with a high of 99°F on both days. Areas around other big cities...
Heat wave almost turns suburban lakes into 'bathwater.'
2013-07-22 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Daily Herald: During heat waves like the one now baking the suburbs, hundreds of people flock to local lakes for a bit of cooling refreshment. But can the water get too hot for comfort? The blistering temperatures of the past week have boosted temperatures in suburban lakes, too. In McHenry County, water temperatures in some lakes have pushed well into the 80s, officials said. "It can feel almost like bath water now," said Gail Weber, laboratory coordinator for the McHenry County Health Department. "When...
High Ozone levels during Heat Wave Make Air Pollution Worse
2013-07-22 10:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World News: High temperatures make air pollution worse. A new study has found that during heat waves, plants reduce their ozone absorption which lead to high levels of the gas remaining in the environment. Ozone is a gas that exists both at stratosphere and troposphere and can be beneficial or toxic depending on its location. When close to the ground, the gas is known to increase asthma risk in children and damage crops and tress. Ozone is the major ingredient in the urban smog. Like Us on Facebook Ozone...
Heat Wave Shows Value Of Nuclear Energy Facilities
2013-07-22 07:14:55| pollutiononline News Articles
Richard Myers, the Nuclear Energy Institute's vice president for policy development, planning and supplier programs, made the following comments today about nuclear energy's value in periods of extreme weather
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Weeklong heat wave taxing New England power grid
2013-07-16 01:41:48| Energy - Topix.net
New England's power grid operator says demand for electricity could close in on a seven-year record as businesses and individuals crank up their air conditioners to cope with the weeklong heat wave.
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