California heat wave

Friday September 9, 2022

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Heat waves, remote work, iPhones

September 9, 2022 • Crank up that AC because a record-breaking heat wave is sweeping through the American West. That, plus workplace surveys, and Apple's newest drop on indicators of the week.

Heat waves, remote work, iPhones

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Tuesday September 6, 2022

California battles wildfires and faces blackouts during a brutal heat wave

Firefighters coordinate efforts at a burning property while battling the Fairview Fire on Monday, near Hemet, Calif. Ethan Swope/AP hide caption

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National

California battles wildfires and faces blackouts during a brutal heat wave

September 6, 2022 • Triple-digit temperatures are expected as energy officials warn the electrical load on Tuesday could reach the state's highest demand ever. Four deaths were reported as multiple wildfires burned.

Monday September 7, 2020

Record Heat Wave Creates 'Kiln-Like' Conditions In California

The Creek Fire burns in the Sierra National Forest on Sunday. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP hide caption

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Weather

Record Heat Wave Creates 'Kiln-Like' Conditions In California

September 7, 2020 • One part of Los Angeles County hit 121 degrees this weekend, a county all-time record. Firefighters are battling many blazes, one of which was sparked by a pyrotechnic device at a gender reveal party.

Wednesday August 19, 2020

Climate Change Lesson From California's Blackouts: Prepare For Extremes

Extreme heat waves are becoming more common, but California doesn't consider extreme scenarios when planning for summer electricity use. FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Environment

Climate Change Lesson From California's Blackouts: Prepare For Extremes

August 19, 2020 • Extreme heat waves are on the rise, but California regulators didn't plan for what that would do the state's electricity grid.

Climate Change Lesson From California's Blackouts: Prepare For Extremes

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Friday August 10, 2012

California's Baking And The Power Grid's Being Tested

Will there be too much demand? Power lines near Redondo Beach, Calif. Gerard Burkhart/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

California's Baking And The Power Grid's Being Tested

August 10, 2012 • Temperatures are expected to stay high through the weekend. Officials are asking customers to try to conserve electricity because demand for air conditioning is going to be huge.