"Louisiana Floods A 'Crisis Of Climate Change' Say Greens"
"The Green Party presidential candidate has described the flooding in the US state of Louisiana as 'a crisis of climate change'."
Source: BBC News, 08/23/2016
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"This Is No Ordinary Heat Wave In The Eastern U.S." Humidity Extreme
"From New Orleans to Portland, Maine, the heat and humidity has hit oppressive levels for the second long stretch this summer. In New York City, for example, entire blocks smell like hot garbage, and the air feels like a wet blanket, with heat indices approaching 110 degrees Fahrenheit."
Source: Mashable, 08/15/2016
"How Bad Is Your Air-Conditioner for the Planet?"
"We may be in the clear when it comes to heat domes, but it’s still really hot. More than half the country could see temperatures in the 90s by the end of the week, and if that forecast comes true, you may find relief in the cool, crisp breeze of an air-conditioner. But in the next few years, the way air-conditioners work could change."
Source: NY Times, 08/12/2016
Epic Mideast Heat Wave Could Be Global Warming’s Hellish Curtain-Raiser
"BAGHDAD — Record-shattering temperatures this summer have scorched countries from Morocco to Saudi Arabia and beyond, as climate experts warn that the severe weather could be a harbinger of worse to come."
Source: Wash Post, 08/11/2016
"Progress Made in Fire Threatening California Mountain Homes"
"Significant progress was made against a forest fire threatening homes in California's San Bernardino Mountains, while up the coast firefighters sought to prevent a 107-square-mile blaze near Big Sur from encroaching on Highway 1, authorities said Wednesday."
Source: AP, 08/11/2016
"Scientists' Annual Physical Of Planet: 'Earth's Fever Rises'"
"Earth's fever got worse last year, breaking dozens of climate records, scientists said in a massive report nicknamed the annual physical for the planet."
Source: AP, 08/03/2016
Climate Change Gets Prime Spot At Wednesday’s Democratic Convention
"Climate change will get a star-studded, prime-time spot at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday with a short film from James Cameron and Maria Wilhelm."
Source: Huffington Post, 07/28/2016
Firefighters Battling California Blaze Face Hot, Dry Conditions Tuesday
"Firefighters in drought-hit California who are battling a 50-square-mile wildfire could be hampered by triple-digit heat, wind gusts up to 30 mph and low humidity on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service."
Source: Reuters, 07/26/2016
"Climate Activists Make Noise In Philly Ahead Of Democratic Convention"
"PHILADELPHIA — While the Democratic Party was prepping its convention hall on Sunday, environmental activists tried to draw attention to the streets and their ongoing war against fossil fuel extraction. The day before the Democratic National Convention kicks off here, several thousand activists from Pennsylvania and surrounding states endured sweltering heat and humidity for nearly four hours to call for a shift to renewable energy."
Source: Grist, 07/25/2016
"Drought Hits Northeastern US, Could Last Months"
"The drought that has taken hold in the Northeast is especially felt at John Lavoie's farm in Hollis, presenting him with some tough choices. Irrigation ponds are drying up, forcing him to choose between tomatoes and berries or apple and peach trees."
Source: AP, 07/25/2016
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