New challenges for our power supplies in a warming world.Global temperatures have been breaking records this summer. On some estimates, the earth is the hottest that it has been for about 125,000 years. In Phoenix, Arizona, temperatures have consistently reached over 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and people are being hospitalized with severe burns after falling on ... Show More
Jul 2024
One Thing: Power Lines for the Left Behind
A sweltering summer is continuing around the world, as the planet continues to break records for the hottest day in recorded history. In the US, medical officials and utility companies in multiple cities are struggling to keep up. In this episode, we look at why power grid resili ... Show More
18m 48s
Aug 2023
Lives, Livelihoods, and the High Cost of Heat
<p>This summer, unrelenting heat waves have taken a devastating toll in many parts of the world, putting this year on track to be the hottest ever recorded.</p><p>Coral Davenport, who covers energy and environmental policy for The Times, and Dana Smith, a reporter for the Well se ... Show More
35m 24s