DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – From July 14 through 30th Death Valley National Park at Furnace Creek tied the third longest heat wave in the park’s history, with daily highs of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.9 Celsius) or more. During the 17-day period, daytime highs were 121 to 128 degrees. Overnight low temperatures were 90 to 102 degrees. […]
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Climate science appears to be colliding with “The Simpsons.” Sure, the animated show’s villainous Mr. Burns had nefarious reasons to shroud Springfield in darkness nearly 30 years ago. But the concept of building a gigantic shade to block the sun’s rays appears to be less of a joke amid the threat of climate change. If humans don’t tamp down […]
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