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A heat dome is a weather phenomenon that has increasingly captured public attention due to its profound effects on weather patterns and human health. This article delves into the science behind heat domes, their impacts, and a detailed examination of the latest heat dome event in the United States. What is a Heat Dome? A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps a mass of hot air over a region for an extended period. This high-pressure area acts like a lid, preventing the hot air from escaping and causing temperatures to soar. The phenomenon is typically associated with stagnant, ...

Despite the flames of record-breaking temperatures licking at our feet, most people fail to fully grasp the gravity of environmental overheating. What acquired habits and conveniences allow us to turn a blind eye with an air of detachment? Using examples from the hottest places on earth, Heat, a History shows how scientific methods of accounting for heat and modern forms of acclimatization have desensitized us to climate change.

Off Menu is a charming, fun-fact-filled deep dive into the little-known science of food and dining: why we eat what we eat, the nuances of our experience of taste and flavor, and the tiny, easy hacks and tweaks that, when mastered, can make a huge difference in our diets, meals, and relationships with food and drink.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! New York Times best-selling journalist Jeff Goodell presents an important examination of the impact that temperature rise will have on our lives and on our planet, offering a vital new perspective on where we are headed, how we can prepare, and what is at...

A straightforward and fact-based exploration of how weather happens, how it relates to climate, and how science answers major questions about Earth as a system.

As global warming worsens, heat increasingly impacts people's daily lives - influencing health, behavior, and more. But, we often aren’t very conscious about heat and knowledge of it doesn’t get shared beyond academia and specialized fields. In every episode, our hosts engage different researchers, activists, or community members to share their work and how it can be applied in the real world.

Heat Pump Review is a podcast about all things heat pumps. Our goal is to discuss heat pumps in a way that is accessible to people who are curious about the technology and how it can be best developed and deployed as the world transitions from inefficiently burning fossil fuels to efficiently heating and cooling our homes, our businesses, heating our water, cooling our foods and even greening our industrial processes with an ever-improving energy grid. To learn more, read our written articles, and to subscribe to our email newsletter, visit https://heatpump.review/ Hosted on Acast. See ...

A series of SGN podcasts exploring the future of heat in a rapidly approaching net zero economy. Presented by Colin Kelly. For more information search for 'SGN Future Of Gas' in your search bar.

This Is Wildfire offers everything you need to know about fire in one useful volume. Nick Mott and Justin Angle reflect on the history of humanity’s connection to flames, analyze how our society arrived at this perilous moment, and recount stories of those fighting fire and trying to change our relationship with it. Throughout, they give practical advice, from choosing your insurance and making your home resilient to burns, to packing an emergency go-bag and rebuilding after a fire.

From the acclaimed author of Blue Highways, PrairyErth, and Roads to Quoz, a dazzling collection of travel tales from the road. Here, There, Elsewhere draws together for the first time William Least Heat-Moon's greatest short-form travel writing. Personally selected by the writer, these pieces...

Exposing the body to extreme heat can push it beyond its normal conditions and can result to death. This is common in old and young people, as well as sickly and overweight people. There are studies that show that a rise in the number of heat-related illnesses takes place when the atmosphere is extremely hot for a long period of time. To avoid harmful effects of extreme heat, one must have the knowledge about what it’s all about and how to protect one’s self. Inside this guide you will learn all about: What is extreme heat condition, Effects of extreme heat on health, What to do during ...

Welcome to “Heatwaves of Change” from the Climate Democracy Initiative. We urge you to listen to something new today... In an era where the climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, “Heatwaves of Change” serves as guidance for those who are creating a more sustainable and equitable future. Each episode, your hosts will guide you through new themes and in-depth guest interviews. We share honest stories of individuals, communities, and experts who are involved with climate action and democratic engagement. We go beyond statistics and data and delve into personal ...

Produced by Climate Central — a highly regarded, independent, nonprofit journalism and research organization founded in 2008 — and reviewed by scientists at major educational and research institutions the world over, Global Weirdness summarizes, in clear and accessible prose, everything we already know about the science of climate change. It explains what is likely to happen to the climate in the future and lays out in practical terms what we can and cannot do to avoid further shifts.

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