Heat waves are getting longer and more brutal. Here’s why your AC can’t save you anymore | CNN
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The combination of a hurricane, heat wave and a multi-day blackout is a nightmare scenario, but it’s one that is set to become more common as humans continue to warm the planet.
  • kibiz0r@midwest.socialEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Renewable energy, trains, bike lanes, buses, traffic quieting, tax incentives for businesses that adopt remote work (or penalties for RTO), and heavy taxes and regulations around data centers.

    That’s what the country needs.

    Not abortion bans, bathroom bills, and upside-down flags.

    • Cort@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      /s noted.

      If anyone out there is in a weather related power outage or has a tree fall on their home don’t go out and buy a generator thinking insurance will cover it. I found out the hard way that they’ll only cover rentals even if it’s more expensive that way.