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As heat soars, the Southwest ditches ‘swamp coolers’ for air conditioning
Ideal in dry climates and cheaper than air conditioning, evaporative coolers were once hugely popular. Climate change may be ...
My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants
The administration said the grants were ‘no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.’ Spokane, which has faced deadly ...
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Outdoor Action Guide to Hypothermia & Cold Weather Injuries
How We Lose Heat to the Environment Radiation - loss of heat to the environment due to the temperature gradient (this occurs only as long as the ambient temperature is below 98.6). Factors important ...