Here’s how Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse would need to be redesigned to survive as California gets even warmer

[ad_1] Barbie’s home may be a Dreamhouse, but as her state of California continues to experience a brutal heat wave sending temperatures to the triple digits, it may not be a dream setup for long. But there is a way to help her thrive – as well as the billions of others in the world.  … Read more

Heat wave sweeping across U.S. strains power grid: “People weren’t ready for this heat”

[ad_1] Millions of Americans are under heat advisories as a relentless heat wave sweeps across the United States. Sweltering temperatures have settled over at least 14 states, straining the power grid in some parts of the country.  California is urging residents to conserve air conditioning usage and set thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent … Read more

Heat wave bakes southern Europe, sparking warnings to stay inside, drink water and limit exercise – Times of India

[ad_1] ROME: Italian health officials intensified heat warnings Monday as southern Europe began a brutally hot week with temperatures expected to top 40 Celsius – or 104 Fahrenheit – on a continent already sizzling under the sun and overburdened by tourists. The health ministry urged regions to beef up house-call services so older people don’t … Read more

World registers hottest day ever recorded on July 3 – Times of India

[ad_1] July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heatwaves sizzled around the world. The southern US has been suffering under an intense heat … Read more

Imd: IMD issues orange alert in eastern states for five days amid continuous heatwave | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: With the continuous heatwave in the eastern part of the country, the India Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an orange alert for the coming five days, said an official.IMD scientist Naresh Kumar also informed that temperature will reach nearly 40-45 in the coming days in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana.“In Delhi, Punjab and … Read more

Intense debates needed to study increasing heatwaves, below normal monsoons, abnormally heating up of oceans | India News – Times of India

[ad_1] BATHINDA: There might be countless instances to show that climate change is here impacting lives, livelihoods, food production and much more, but a number of journalists from across the length and breadth of India having interest in studying changing climate patterns learnt it through two days at Bengaluru with presentations by experts of the … Read more