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One of the best AI results of the month!!!

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Is Climate Change Making Heat Domes More Likely

found an amazingly sad climate graphic in a 2001 report.
it projected a possible 450ppm for carbon dioxide year 2100, when levels might stabilize, in this best scenario.
their projection graph has world about 1.6C above industrial around that same time - 2100.

well, we hit 1.6C last year, even tho that was a particularly hot year, looks pretty likely we'll breach 1.5 before 2030. & CO2 levels oh... mang. look where they are now - 430.5 ppm in May 2025.

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Chart des deutschen Strommix ber die letzten 6 Stunden.

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We installed two-inch foam insulation over the window air conditioner's accordion fins and sealed all the gaps and cracks with duct tape. Unsurprisingly, the window air conditioners are already performing far better after only an hour. The humidity level has also dropped noticeably.

We're as ready as we're going to be for the next two days of record heat.

As GOP Tries to Pass Tax Bill, Senate Includes Billions in Benefits for Oil Industry

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Rare 'extreme heat warning' issued in Vermont, New York as dangerous heat settles in

by Michael Cusanelli
Jun 23, 2025

BARRE, Vt. "Several municipalities in our region have opened cooling centers as temperatures will soar close to 100 degrees this week.

"Hinesburg Emergency Management has opened a cooling center at the CVU High School Library. Guests are welcome to visit the cooling center Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

"The Middlebury Recreation Building on Creek Road is also open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. both Monday and Tuesday. The town poll will be open as well from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

"The city of Burlington has several cooling centers available across the city, as well as a shade tent set up in City Hall Park.

"Barre, meanwhile, is opening the Municipal Pool free of charge to all city residents on Monday. Proof of residency is required.

"In New Hampshire, Lebanon is opening several cooling areas for the general public on Monday and Tuesday. Those include the Lebanon Public Library, the Kilton Library and the Lebanon Airport Terminal Building. The Upper Valley Senior Center will also double as a cooling shelter for senior citizens only.

"In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for Clinton and Essex counties, with cooling centers open across the North Country. The public libraries in Chazy Plattsburgh, Au Sable Forks, Wadhams, Chateaugay and Tupper Lake will be turned into cooling centers. A full list of shelters is available at the New York Department of Health website."

Source:

could affect the taste of gin, research finds. Via physorg.news

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Alaska Issues Its First-Ever Heat Advisory

While the climate crisis is affecting temperatures everywhere, Alaskas temps are rising at twice the global average.

: Find a spot near you

As temperatures rise, communities across Maine open cooling centers to keep residents safe from the elements.
Author: NEWS CENTER Maine Staff
Published: 12:49 PM EDT June 22, 2025
Updated: 3:22 PM EDT June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA, Maine "Summer has arrived in Maine, bringing rising temperatures and longer days. But when the heat becomes dangerous or oppressive, community cooling centers help support those who need an escape from the heat and humidity.

"The centers are often located in public spaces, such as recreation centers or libraries. They typically open for short-term purposes.

"While the primary purpose is to save lives by getting people out of potentially dangerous heat conditions, cooling centers may also provide charging stations, showers, or food.

"The latest listings for cooling centers are on the Maine Emergency Management Agency's website. We've included a roundup here as well as additional resources to help you stay safe this summer when temperatures rise.

Androscoggin County

Community Resource Center
121 Mill St.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or later) Tuesday, June 24
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

Auburn

Auburn Senior Community Center
48 Pettengill Park Road
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Auburn

Hasty Gymnasium at Auburn Recreation
48 Pettengill Park Road
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June

Auburn

Auburn Public Library
49 Spring St.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

Durham Eureka Community Center
606 Hallowell Road
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Lisbon Police Department
300 Lisbon St.
Open as needed 24/7

A.B. Ricker Memorial Library
1211 Maine St.
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, June 25-26
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27

Turner Fire & Rescue
19 General Turner Hill Road
Available as needed

Aroostook County

Caribou Wellness Center
55 Bennett Drive
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cumberland County

Bridgton Community Center
15 Depot St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

Baxter Library
71 South St.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

5 Monument Square
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

48 Gorham Road
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday

Kennebec County

Augusta Civic Center, Cumberland Room
76 Community Drive
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Waterville City Hall Annex
46 Front St.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Knox County

Rockland City Hall
Flanagan Community Center
Open during "normal business hours"

Public Library (former Gilford Butler School)
54 Spruce Head Road
Noon to 4 p.m. Monday, June 23
Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

Union Town Office
567 Common Road
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

Lincoln County

Boothbay Harbor Town Office
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 25

Central Lincoln County YMCA
575 Maine St.
5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 23-27

Newcastle Fire Station Community Room
86 River Road
Closes at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23

Oxford County

Town of Canton Meeting Room
94 Turner Street
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
8 a.m. to noon Tuesday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday
8 a.m. to noon Friday

Piscataquis County

Dover-Foxcroft Town Office, Community Room
48 Norton Avenue
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

Sagadahoc County

Topsham Municipal Building, Russel Room
100 Main St.
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

York County

Parsonsfield Town Office
634 North Road
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, June 24-25

Berwick Fire Department
3 Public Safety Way
7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

270 Main St.
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

Buxton Town Office
185 Portland Road
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

Kennebunk Free Library
112 Main St.
9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Church on the Cape
3 Langsford Road
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Kennebunkport

Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library
18 Maine St.
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

North Lebanon Second Baptist Church
259 Bakers Grant Road
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 24

Limington Municipal Complex
425 Sokokis Ave.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

D.A. Hurd Library
51 High St.
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 23
1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 24
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

Saco Community Center
75 Franklin St.
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

Waterboro Town Hall
24 Townhouse Road
Noon to 5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

Waterboro

187 Main St.
Noon to 8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, June 23-24

York Public Library
15 Long Sands Road
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, June 23-25

"State and local resources are available for people who are experiencing homelessness or are in need of housing or heating support. Link below for more information.

"For direct assistance to find resources available near you, dial 211 or call 1-877-463-6207 text your ZIP code to 898-211 or email info211maine.org.
What are the risks

"According to the Maine Emergency Management Agency, heat-related illnesses in the state more often occur when temperatures reach the mid-80s or higher.

Heat-related illnesses, like heat exhaustion or heat stroke, happen when the body is not able to properly cool itself, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough. In these cases, a person's body temperature rises faster "

Source:

MEMA list of Cooling Centers:

Emergency shelters for the :

Global warming is changing cloud patterns. That means more global warming

Today on the Maine coast (Monday, June 23rd), there is a seabreeze, so Portland is 10 degrees cooler (72F , 22.2C ) than it is inland (83F , 28.3C ). However tomorrow (June 24th), there won't be a seabreeze, and Portland is predicted to hit a high of 98F (36.7C )! The same as it is inland. No relief at the beach!

Also, the 's downtown location (Monument Square) has just been declared an official "cooling center" (there may be others in different locations -- I'll see what I can find).

Some crazy pictures of Highway 402 outside of Sarnia today! If you're heading there from London take Highway 7 instead and be ready for a long wait. Might want to go to Petrollia and take side roads in

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Chapter 23 of "A New Faith" has a fair bit of discussion about . Here is a look at how things are today -

Chapter 23 of "A New Faith" has a fair bit of discussion about . Here is a look at how things are today -

apart from the anxiety that wars generally induce, is anyone else spinning out at the thought of all the fucking fire, smoke, destruction, pollutants, contaminants & resource consumption caused by the military industrial complex & its fave hobby it's difficult to see the prospect of a future on a ravaged planet.
o, & not to mention all the billionaires' phallic space toys exploding.
yeah. i should be a motivational speaker.

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One of the reasons - symbolic, of course -for situating Sequoia in "A New Faith" in the Scandinavia is this from

One of the reasons - symbolic, of course -for situating Sequoia in "A New Faith" in the Scandinavia is this.

Climate change interrupted schooling for 1.17 million students in Brazil in 2024, at least 400,000 of whom live in the Brazilian, Peruvian, and Colombian Amazon. The severe drought made rivers unnavigable, preventing students, teachers, and supplies from reaching their destinations

Do you see those fighter jets everyone likes to scramble when the Russians come calling How many of them run on batteries now

This is why we cannot and will not wean ourselves off of fossil fuels, despite the urgency that we do. We *all* wage war with them.

Like a nation that gives up its nuclear arsenal on the basis of promises from the West, few in the West want to give up fighter jets to cool the planet, only to be pulverized by the Russian war machine.

If we want to lower the temperature, we first need to figure out how to kill each other with efficiency, expeditiously, and across huge battlefields, with batteries.

According to news reports the first LNG tanker to receive a commercial LNG shipment from the LNG Canada faciility in Kitimat will be the Gaslog Glasgow

It's currently well offshore of Haida Gwaii on its way to the BC Central Coast.

A sad sad day for the climate.

News item:

25 min

Greening our cities and removing car centricity will be essential to weathering extreme heat. In some cases were stuck because a heat index 40 C will kill people that theres no surviving it. I dont think trees could survive it either.

Its hard for anyone to sleep when its hot out. Even harder as climate change pushes temperatures up around the globe. has more on the increase in sleep apnea coinciding with hotter days and nights.