Scientists Look Beyond Climate Change And El Nino For Other Heating Factors
"Scientists are wondering if global warming and El Nino have an accomplice in fueling this summer’s record-shattering heat."
Source: AP, 08/10/2023
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‘Metal Box Heated From The Inside’: Food Truck Workers Battle Heat
"As tortillas warm on the grill at Los Pookies – an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based food truck best known for its birria tacos – a swamp cooler blasts cool air and extractor fans try their best to suck the heat out of the metal trailer."
Source: Guardian, 08/09/2023
In Youngstown, a Downtown Tire Pyrolysis Plant Is a ‘Recipe for Disaster’
"A developer has big ideas to turn tires, plastic and electronic waste into energy at 30 locations, starting with a tire-to-gas plant next to the jail and student housing in the heart of what was once Ohio’s Steel Valley."
Source: Inside Climate News, 08/08/2023
"In DeSantis’ Fla., Schools Get OK For Climate-Denial Videos"
"Climate activists are like Nazis. Wind and solar power pollute the Earth and make life miserable. Recent global and local heat records reflect natural temperature cycles. These are some of the themes of children’s videos produced by an influential conservative advocacy group."
Source: E&E News, 08/08/2023
"‘Death Star’ Law Will End Water Breaks For Texas Workers"
"Water breaks will no longer be guaranteed for construction workers in Austin and Dallas when a new state law that prevents municipalities from regulating everything from evictions to payday loans takes effect next month."
Source: E&E News, 08/07/2023
"There’s A Crisis Unfolding In Florida's Waters. DeSantis Hasn’t Said A Word."
"The GOP governor and presidential candidate has touted his environmental and economic credentials. He’s ignoring an environmental and economic disaster at home."
Source: HuffPost, 08/07/2023
Homeless Struggle To Survive Record Temperatures In Blistering Phoenix
"Homeless in America’s hottest big metro, Stefon James Dewitt Livengood was laid out for days inside his makeshift dwelling, struggling to breath, nauseous and vomiting."
Source: AP, 08/04/2023
Extreme Heat Cuts Into US Small Business, Worker Hours In July: Report
"Record-breaking heat waves across the U.S. forced small businesses to close early in July, according to a report released on Tuesday, and reduced paid working hours for employees as dangerous temperatures reshape consumer behavior."
Source: Reuters, 08/02/2023
"Big Business Lobbies Against Heat Protections For Workers As US Boils"
"Big-business lobbyists, including big agricultural and construction groups, are pushing to water down or stymie efforts at the federal and state levels to implement workplace heat protection standards."
Source: Guardian, 08/01/2023
"It’s Not Just Hot. Climate Anomalies Are Emerging Around The Globe."
"July was packed with weather anomalies, but some were so abnormal they sent a wave of consternation through the scientific community".
Source: Washington Post, 08/01/2023
