The current brutal heat wave battering much of the eastern United States will likely be one of the others in the coming years. Of course, the country is no stranger to hot summers, but climate change has significantly impacted the weather, making it more unpredictable than it ever was before. Now the effects have become […]
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Too hot for learning: heat wave led to many central NY schools scheduling half-days
We’re used to snow days, as young kids we hope for them, but closing school because of the heat? That’s something I never expected to see. Last Friday, the Syracuse City District and Central Square School District, according to Syracuse.com, announced that Tuesday and Thursday will be half-days for Elementary and middle schools. Wednesday is […]
Top 3 climate crisis books to read while sheltering from the heat wave
Across the U.S., record temperatures are forcing us all to stay indoors where there’s AC and water. Even the bugs are trying to get into my house to escape the heat wave. It’s like a mini-quarantine, except the danger comes from being outside at all for an extended time. So, in that spirit, here’s 3 […]
