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Temperatures will linger in the triple digits for parts of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana this week, with little relief coming at night.
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"A molecule of CO2 emitted from China is the same as a molecule of CO2 emitted from Boise. It contributes to the warming of the planet. It stays there for thousands of years."
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A coalition of Idaho nonprofits is organizing a heat and smoke drive for a third year to buy supplies that help farmworkers stay safe in the heat and wildfire smoke.
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New data shows that nearly 1 out of 4 people in the U.S. live in circumstances that make them vulnerable to extreme heat. But some infrastructure changes could offer some hope.
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Two years ago the Pacific Northwest experienced a record breaking heat wave that resulted in hundreds of fatalities. Now one Oregon county is suing several fossil fuel companies and coal-producing corporations, saying that their products played a significant role in generating the heat dome and further intensifying it.
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In late June 2021, the Pacific Northwest Heat Dome brought unprecedented, deadly temperatures to the region. Portland, Oregon reached a record-setting 116 degrees, and local officials say 69 people – mostly older residents – died during the extraordinary week. Now Multnomah County, home to Portland, is suing a number of fossil fuel companies and organizations.
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The National Centers for Environmental Information released its national climate report for September, indicating that the month's national average temperature was 68.1 degrees Fahrenheit — the fifth warmest September in the 128-year record.
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A look at the dangers of working in the heat and what you can do to stay safe.
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Much of the Mountain West is in the midst of a heat wave, but what does that mean for wildfires? The National Interagency Fire Center forecasters say it depends on what happens next. Extreme heat can dry out fuels, starting with grass and brush and then drying out trees. If that’s followed by more hot, windy weather and thunderstorms, that’s a recipe for more wildfires.
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Unlike Oregon and Washington, Idaho does not have its own state occupational safety office; it follows federal OSHA rules. Currently, those generally require employers to provide a workplace free of hazrds that could cause death or series physical harm.