Credit to Author: Contributed Content| Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:22:53 +0000
Extreme temperature and weather events have become more prevalent in the past decade. In fact, July 2023 is shaping up to be “the hottest single month on Earth on record, […]
The post Hot Weather: How to Maintain Power Plant Readiness and Reliable Operation appeared first on POWER Magazine.
Read moreCredit to Author: Lisa Evans| Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:28:58 +0000
Talking about the weather may seem like a mundane thing to do – much less exciting than a conversation about sports or politics – but in Canada, the weather can spark just as much enthusiasm as a winning goal or a close election race.
The post Why weather is such a hot topic first appeared on Canadian Immigrant.
Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Mon, 29 May 2023 03:56:26 +0000
Climate change is making weather more extreme. This tool shows how many people across the United States face risks right now from wildfires, flooding, tropical storms, or extreme heat.
Credit to Author: TD| Date: Tue, 09 May 2023 11:30:08 +0000
Moving to Canada can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but there’s no denying that it requires some preparation. In the first part of this series, we covered the first five items on our pre-arrival checklist, including gathering necessary documents, preparing for employment, and enhancing your language skills. In this second part, we will discuss […]
The post Moving to Canada: Top 10 Pre-Arrival Checklist (Part 2) first appeared on CIC News.
Read moreCredit to Author: Anthony Allard| Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:00:38 +0000
Hurricanes are one of the most destructive forces in nature. Hurricane season in North America runs from June 1 to November 30, peaking between August and September, and 2022 would be the seventh straight year of above-average hurricane activity, if predictions are correct. A typical Atlantic hurricane season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:16:36 +0000
New technologies to monitor power lines are emerging worldwide, part of continuing efforts to harden the power grid and increase reliability and resiliency. Utilities and other operators of electricity
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Read moreCredit to Author: Aaron Larson| Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2022 04:11:00 +0000
War rages in Europe. Natural gas prices are through the roof. Drought threatens hydro production. Weather extremes are becoming commonplace. Supply chains are strained. Demand for electricity is headed
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Read moreCredit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 19 Jun 2022 03:29:05 +0000
Hailstorm warning system combines weather sensors & nowcasts. By Johan Jacques, Meteorological Consultant Republished courtesy of KISTERS North America, Inc. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, between 2020 and 2035 solar power is estimated to rise from 3% to 14% of total energy production in the United States. By the year 2050, this particular […]
Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:05:26 +0000
Heat records are being set in the United States and around the world as average global temperatures continue to rise.
Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:08:24 +0000
“We thought we were covered,” she said. “I just finally have kind of realized that we have no home left. And everything we’ve worked our butts off for is gone.”
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