19 h. ago Tough fuel cell can stabilize power grid by making and storing energy in extreme industrial conditions

To build a modern-day electrical grid with the flexibility and resilience to handle ebbing and flowing energy sources like solar and wind power, West Virginia University engineers have designed and successfully tested a fuel cell that can switch between storing or making electricity and also generate hydrogen from water.

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29 h. ago Sustainable Switch: US temperatures soar as power grids struggle

Sustainable Switch: US temperatures soar as power grids struggle  Reuters

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46 h. ago Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud hovers over beachgoers in popular destination spot

Portugal visitors witnessed a rare roll cloud phenomenon after an extreme heat wave, with beachgoers comparing the horizontal tube-shaped arcus cloud to a tsunami from a movie.

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53 h. ago Parts of California could be spared extreme heat, July forecast shows

Parts of California could be spared extreme heat, July forecast shows  San Francisco Chronicle

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55 h. ago Entrepreneurs in Texas betting on nuclear power to fuel AI energy demands

Nuclear industry entrepreneurs in Texas say an artificial intelligence-fueled boom in energy demand will make small nuclear reactors a necessity in the near future.

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3 d. ago US energy firms eye new Northeast natgas pipelines, buoyed by Trump and demand outlook

US energy firms eye new Northeast natgas pipelines, buoyed by Trump and demand outlook  Reuters

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3 d. ago 4 tips to get a better night’s sleep during sweltering summer temperatures

Dr. Michael Gradisar shares effective strategies to improve sleep quality during extreme heat, including optimizing the environment, making bedding swaps and limiting alcohol consumption.

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4 d. ago Extreme heat grips southern Europe as temperatures surpass 100 degrees

Extreme heat grips southern Europe as temperatures surpass 100 degrees  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago Extreme heat affects the brain — here's how to protect your cognitive health

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts providing tips to protect your brain.

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6 d. ago Amid extreme heat, some power grids may struggle to keep up with rising energy demand

As extreme heat grips much of the country, some power grids may struggle to keep up with rising energy demand. But that is not the only challenge grid operators face in this heatwave.

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6 d. ago Understanding the impact of extreme heat on transportation infrastructure

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Mikhail Chester, professor of engineering at Arizona State University, about how extreme heat affects transportation infrastructure.

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7 d. ago Senator Chuck Schumer taken to hospital as DC struggles with heatwave

Chuck Schumer treated for dehydration at hospital after becoming lightheaded during Washington's extreme heat alert, now back at work.

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8 d. ago Extreme Heat Continues for Many on Wednesday, but Relief Is Near

After days of record-breaking heat, some cooling is expected in the Eastern United States starting Thursday.

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8 d. ago CWG Live updates: Extreme heat continues through Wednesday, then less hot and more stormy

CWG Live updates: Extreme heat continues through Wednesday, then less hot and more stormy  The Washington Post

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8 d. ago WATCH: Missouri Road Buckles as Extreme Heat Wave Scorches U.S.

The first major heat wave of the summer has hit areas of the United States as millions try to stay cool. The post WATCH: Missouri Road Buckles as Extreme Heat Wave Scorches U.S. appeared first on Breitbart.

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8 d. ago Toronto Sees Record Temperatures as Extreme Heat Settles Over Canada

Sweltering temperatures not seen in Toronto in nearly a decade have prompted health alerts, pool closures and warnings to students to expect “uncomfortable conditions.”

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8 d. ago New storage platform delivers predictable renewable power regardless of weather conditions

Europe's largest vanadium redox flow battery—located at the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology—has achieved an important research milestone: In a controlled test, it was possible to successfully demonstrate for the first time how renewable energies such as wind and solar power can be fed into the power grid in a targeted and predictable manner, regardless of current weather conditions.

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9 d. ago Extreme heat blankets U.S., with almost 160 million under alerts from Texas to Maine

Extreme heat blankets U.S., with almost 160 million under alerts from Texas to Maine  NBC News

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9 d. ago Extreme Heat Is Exacerbating Air Pollution, a ‘Double Whammy’ for Health

Extreme heat is making air pollution worse, scientists say. And President Trump’s regulatory rollbacks could drive air pollution even higher.

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9 d. ago CWG Live updates: Extreme heat continues through tomorrow, then less hot and more stormy

CWG Live updates: Extreme heat continues through tomorrow, then less hot and more stormy  The Washington Post

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