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West Braces For Extreme Heat; Phoenix Passes 100 Days Over 100 Degrees

"The West Coast of the United States is bracing for extreme heat with temperatures in desert towns expected to soar as high as 120 Fahrenheit (49 Celsius) and Phoenix likely to extend its streak of 100 days over 100 degrees, forecasters said on Tuesday.

The southwestern U.S. can expect multiple days of supercharged heat beginning on Tuesday, with the homeless, elderly, children, and people with health issues at the highest risk for heat illness, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

Source: Reuters, 09/05/2024

Climate Change Can Cause Bridges to ‘Fall Apart Like Tinkertoys,’ Experts Say

"Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat."

Source: NYTimes, 09/03/2024

"Surging Methane Emissions Could Be a Sign of a Major Climate Shift"

"New studies suggest global warming boosts natural methane releases, which could undermine efforts to cut emissions of the greenhouse gas from fossil fuels and agriculture."

Source: Inside Climate News, 08/29/2024

"As The World Heats Up, So Does The Debate Around Artificial Turf"

"Artificial turf carpets athletic fields, playgrounds, and residential lawns across the US, offering a low-maintenance alternative to natural grass that always looks lush and doesn’t require heavy watering. But while this popular synthetic material is marketed as eco-friendly, it has also long attracted controversy – for decades, environmental and health advocates have expressed concern about the chemical byproducts of the turf’s plastic fibers."

Source: The New Lede, 08/27/2024

"Record Number Of Americans Killed By Heat In 2023: Research"

"Extreme heat killed more Americans in 2023 than any other year over nearly a quarter century of records, according to research published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association."

Source: The Hill, 08/27/2024

Heat Kills 1000s in U.S. Every Year. Why Are the Deaths So Hard to Track?

"As heat waves become more frequent and intense, researchers and activists say the lack of precise data is leading to needless fatalities."

Source: NYTimes, 08/26/2024

"Heat, Fires, Floods — Extreme Weather Has Affected 99% Of Americans"

"Extreme weather alerts for dangerous heat, wildfires, storms, flooding and other hazards have affected nearly everyone in the United States over the past few months."

Source: LA Times, 08/22/2024

"Calif. Legislators Say New Laws Must Protect Farmworkers From Extreme Heat"

"State lawmakers, responding to a report that the agency charged with ensuring worker safety in California has sharply cut back on enforcement of outdoor heat protection laws, said new legislation is needed to protect employees amid escalating periods of extreme heat."

Source: LA Times, 08/22/2024

"New York City’s Trees Work Hard. Still, They Could Use a Little Help."

"A chemical reaction involving emissions from cars and buildings can negate their environmental benefits. New research shows what big cities can do about it."

Source: NYTimes, 08/21/2024

"Pressure Mounts On Methane-Polluting Oregon Landfill To Clean Up Its Act"

"Nearby residents have been sounding the alarm about Coffin Butte Landfill for years. Now Sen. Jeff Merkley and other members of Congress are demanding action."

Source: Canary Media, 08/21/2024

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