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Connecticut chemical plant fire caused by heat wave, spontaneous combustion: officials
A fire and explosion at a Connecticut chemical plant Thursday morning was likely caused by the recent heat wave, officials ...
Daily on Energy, presented by Built for America: Shell denies merger talks, FERC touts heat wave response, and Meta spends on renewables
Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! It looks like we won’t be seeing a merger between Shell and BP just yet, as Shell denies that it is looking to take over its British rival. This week’s heat ...
Melatonin, hot-weather tips and oxytocin: The week in Well+Being
Plus, what an oncologist wants you to know about endocrine disruptors. You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign ...
It’s Heating Up Outside. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.
Judson Jones, The New York Times’s resident meteorologist, discussed this week’s stifling heat and how to prepare for the ...
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Players, fans at Club World Cup coping with high temperatures as heat wave hits US
Substitutes who watch from the locker room, abandoned practice sessions and sweat-soaked jerseys. A heat wave hitting a wide ...
Carolinas energy use hits record high during heat wave
During this week’s heat wave, energy usage in the Carolinas reached a record high, surpassing last summer’s peak. Duke Energy ...
An obscure temperature record shows impact of massive heat wave
AccuWeather reports June 24 was the hottest day in more than a decade for millions of residents. But also pay attention to ...
Record heat is dominating the East Coast, but what is causing it?
In several cities, including New York, Boston and Philadelphia, temperatures have hovered in the upper 90s, with heat indices ...
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Emergency Power Measures Activated in Southeast U.S. as Heat Wave Strains Grid
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have each announced actions aimed at ...
Florida heat wave: What’s the best setting for your AC thermostat?
Should you set your a/c to 78 when it's hot out? Which temperature is the safest and most cost-effective? That depends on you.
When will the heat wave end? Maps show forecast across the U.S.
A brutal heat wave across the eastern United States trapped millions of people in sweltering air this week with record-high ...
Map Shows Which States Will Feel Hottest Today
Temperatures in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, and Virginia could feel as high as 110 degrees. Meanwhile, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, Ohio, ...