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Failure to reduce these emissions will continue to drive the warming of the planet, resulting in more intense droughts, fires, heat waves and heavy rainfall, Otto said.
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Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
That means states in north, western, and central India—including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh—are likely to experience two to eight days of heat waves.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
His office blames a heat wave for surging demand, as well as events out of the municipal government's control — like a lightning strike at a water pump station at the start of March.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
The facilities also help to balance the grid and can provide backup power during heat waves or emergencies.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
The new report shows clearly how heat waves and climate change intersect with social issues such as homelessness and substance abuse to put large numbers of people at grave risk.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
An August heat wave in the state led to dozens of simultaneous fires, prompting a statewide state of emergency from Gov. Gavin Newsom and tens of thousands of people evacuating.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2024
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Longer, slower heat waves are here.
—Christopher Flavelle Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Currently, only seven states including California, Nevada and Colorado, but not Arizona, have laws protecting workers’ rights to water, shade and rest during heat waves, according to the report.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
That means states in north, western, and central India—including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh—are likely to experience two to eight days of heat waves.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
His office blames a heat wave for surging demand, as well as events out of the municipal government's control — like a lightning strike at a water pump station at the start of March.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
The facilities also help to balance the grid and can provide backup power during heat waves or emergencies.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Mar. 2024
The new report shows clearly how heat waves and climate change intersect with social issues such as homelessness and substance abuse to put large numbers of people at grave risk.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 13 Mar. 2024
An August heat wave in the state led to dozens of simultaneous fires, prompting a statewide state of emergency from Gov. Gavin Newsom and tens of thousands of people evacuating.
—Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 1 Mar. 2024
Latest News on Climate Change and the Environment Card 1 of 7
Longer, slower heat waves are here.
—Christopher Flavelle Ian C. Bates, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
Currently, only seven states including California, Nevada and Colorado, but not Arizona, have laws protecting workers’ rights to water, shade and rest during heat waves, according to the report.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Heat wave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heat%20wave. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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