Heatwaves are getting longer and more brutal. Here’s why your air conditioner may not save you anymore
When Hurricane Ida hit Louisiana with catastrophic flooding and powerful winds in August 2021, more than 1 million people were left without power. Then came the heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 90 degrees Fahrenheit — a blow to those sweltering at home, unable to turn on the air conditioning due to days-long power outages.… Read More »