Matt Gagnon and his colleagues discuss the extreme heat wave affecting the Eastern United States, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees in New York City. They compare the current heat to European conditions, noting that Europeans are unfamiliar with such high temperatures. The conversation shifts to the metric system versus Fahrenheit, with Matt defending Fahrenheit’s practicality for everyday use. They also touch on lawn care, sharing tips on mowing grass and dealing with long grass due to recent rain. The discussion concludes with personal anecdotes about lawn maintenance and the challenges of adapting to different measurement systems.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
