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Chicago (WLS) — Many people in the Chicago area spent Saturday doing everything they could to stay cool while enjoying the summer.For some families, hot weather means a day at the paddling pool.ABC7 Chicago is now live 24/7. Click here to watchThe Chicago area is being hit by a heat wave. The area could see three consecutive days of high temperatures and humidity in the 90s.Chicagoans know how to make the most of summer. Although it's hot across the city, that doesn't stop people from enjoying festivals and all kinds of family fun in the city centre.During the Western Festival,…
Today's temperature in Srinagar, July 14, 2024, is 26.59 °C. The minimum temperature is expected to be 17.11 °C and the maximum temperature is 30.07 °C that day. The relative humidity is 42% and the wind speed is 42 km/h. The sun rises at 05:29 AM and sets at 07:43 PM. Tomorrow the humidity will be 34%. Please plan your day based on the temperature and expected weather conditions. Soak up the sunshine and don’t forget to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses while enjoying the great weather. ease Urban air quality. People with respiratory problems should exercise caution, especially when…
Daily Silver (XAG/USD) A pivotal moment for silver prices The market appears to be at a critical juncture. The psychological level of $30.00 has held, but real support lies in the $29.27 to $28.57 area. While strong gold prices and overall fundamentals remain supportive, silver investors appear to be looking for other catalysts for a significant move higher. Next week's forecast The forecast for the week ahead is cautiously optimistic. Given the psychological importance of $30.00, investors are likely to vigorously defend that level. However, the rally to an 11-year high of $32.52 may be delayed until there is more…
Heat warning will be in effect Sunday afternoon Updated: July 13, 2024 at 10:35 pm CDT In the afternoon, avoid further rise in temperature. We'll hit 93 today, but it will still take a few hours tomorrow before we see these Heat Index values reach triple digits. We're turning the heat up a little bit. A heat advisory is in effect for the Genoa City Omaha Metro station at the Lincoln-Beatrice Falls station. Counties in purple start at noon tomorrow. It lasts until 8:00pm on Monday evening. Expect the temperature to feel like 110 degrees at times. On top of…
Today's temperature in Haridwar on July 14, 2024 is 31.86 °C. The minimum temperature is expected to be 24.96 °C and the maximum temperature is 35.26 °C that day. The relative humidity was 57% and the wind speed was 57 km/h. The sun rises at 05:25 am and sets at 07:20 pm. Tomorrow the humidity will be 46%. If you are sensitive to heat, please pay attention to the weather forecast and consider clothing and activities appropriate to the weather. OK air quality in the area. You can carry out regular physical activities, outdoor activities and daily tasks. Understanding the…
Considering how much renewable energy has been promoted, groomed, coddled, favored and subsidized over the past year or two, it's understandable to believe the green transition is well underway. [emphasis, links added] But don't be fooled by fools. Oil and gas are still king. Less than a year ago, a New York Times headline exclaimed: “A clean energy future is coming faster than you think.” Another headline on govtech.com last year told us that “California sets new record for renewable energy generation.” Ahead of Christmas, the Guardian wants readers to know about “Uruguay's green energy revolution” and how its “rapid…
Over the centuries, various transformations have disrupted economies. Think of the shift from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles, or the automation of factories as machines replace manual workers. While these bring the benefits of increased mobility and cost-effective production, they also have their drawbacks. When horse power was replaced by automobiles, carriage builders and drivers lost their livelihoods, and related companies such as blacksmiths lost income. Historically, equity and inclusion have not been key considerations during such transitions. As we witness another major global shift – from fossil fuels to clean energy – large swaths of the workforce across the traditional…
Las Vegas broke all-time heat records over the July 4th weekend, with temperatures rising to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The event was part of a heat wave sweeping the western United States [emphasis, links added] The heat wave brought a flurry of dramatic media coverage. This summer’s heat wave made headlines san francisco chronicle Claims that 120 degrees is equivalent to the temperature of a pizza oven. Commercial pizza ovens reach temperatures close to 1,000 degrees, and home-baked pizzas cook between 425 and 500 degrees. As a heat wave sweeps across the West Coast, Los Angeles Times The editorial board believes…
As the climate warms, increasingly intense storms and fires threaten people's homes and safety. Rising sea levels are inundating coastal communities. Extreme heat waves are causing illness and death. The thought of these dangers can be overwhelming. Davenport: “Emotional reactions of any kind are completely natural—sadness, sadness, fear, rage, rage.” Leslie Davenport is a licensed therapist and climate psychology educator. She said it helps connect others and get involved in climate action. Davenport: “Being part of the solution can be psychologically empowering.” For people who are already committed to climate change, taking time to process their feelings and readjust when…
author: Tommaso Bassetti (independent expert), Zulfira Zikrina (independent expert) and Francisco Martes Porto Macedo (CCFLA). Decarbonizing buildings is Central Asia’s first opportunity to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The region faces the twin challenges of rapid urbanization and the escalating impacts of climate change, and the need for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Buildings are not only important contributors to greenhouse gas emissions but also important nodes in energy consumption. From an emissions reduction perspective, emissions from public and residential buildings in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan account for 70-80% of the city's emissions. In the first two countries,…