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Environment & Energy

erronis

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1. And from what I've read, the evenings don't offer as much respite as they used to.

Reply to OKIsItJustMe (Original post)

Sat Sep 28, 2024, 01:07 PM

Sep 28

Back when I worked/lived around Phoenix the temps could become positively cool in the evening after the sun went down. Now with the continued paving/development the ground holds its heat and the surrounding areas are also just warmer.

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The Guardian: Grim new death records as brutal heat plagues US south-west into the autumn [View all] OKIsItJustMe Sep 28 OP

And from what I've read, the evenings don't offer as much respite as they used to. erronis Sep 28 #1

Climate Central Analysis: Climate change is increasing dangerous nighttime temperatures across the globe OKIsItJustMe Sep 28 #2

Thanks for that article. I know I'm miserable if it's too warm while trying to sleep. erronis Sep 28 #3

Sleep Foundatiion: Best Temperature for Sleep OKIsItJustMe Sep 28 #4

In 1995 in Chicago in a 5 day period there were 739 heat related deaths it was mostly mucifer Sep 28 #5

Cooling centers to remain open in Phoenix through record-breaking heat OKIsItJustMe Sep 28 #6