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by Ashira Morris, ODP Contributing Writer Last month was the hottest October in Europe in history. It’s part of the ongoing warming trend brought about by climate change. As Bloomberg reported, Siberia, Alaska, and parts of the South America and African continents also experienced heatwaves last month. “This October did not bring a surprising record, […]
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Unusually high heat has struck Florida and the Gulf Coast just as cities across the state are struggling to keep their beaches from becoming overcrowded due to the summertime temps, and the Governor weights opening up the state again. In California, record heat over the weekend, with temperatures pushing 100 degrees and many lacking proper air conditioning.
Why This Matters: The hot summer-like temps in SoCal and Florida are not making it easy for local officials trying to keep people safe during the shelter in place orders.
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