• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2014
Renewables Found to Help Australia Limit Electricity Costs in Extreme Heat

Renewables Found to Help Australia Limit Electricity Costs in Extreme Heat

Report says green energy sources proved especially helpful during this year's heat waves

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 4th, 2014
Number of Yearly Heat Wave-Related Deaths Could Up by 257% by 2050

Number of Yearly Heat Wave-Related Deaths Could Up by 257% by 2050

This increase in deaths caused by hot weather was documented for England and Wales

Siberian Tigers in China Are Given Ginormous Ice Cubes to Help Them Cool Off

Siberian Tigers in China Are Given Ginormous Ice Cubes to Help Them Cool Off

The big cats appreciate the treat, start licking the ice blocks

“Ice Queen” Makes Stunning Appearance in Burlington, Hands Out Free Ice Cream

“Ice Queen” Makes Stunning Appearance in Burlington, Hands Out Free Ice Cream

The ice cream is nondairy, the Ice Queen insists “there’s snow better time to try vegan”

Bloodsicles Help Zoo Animals Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days

Bloodsicles Help Zoo Animals Keep Cool During Hot Summer Days

Tigers, lions, and other predators seem to really like the frozen treats

Get Power-Grid Flex Alerts with ISO Today, Free Download

Get Power-Grid Flex Alerts with ISO Today, Free Download

Monitor California ISO real-time power grid conditions on your iPhone

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 20th, 2013
“Baked Alaska”: Freak Heat Wave Hits the US’ Northernmost State

“Baked Alaska”: Freak Heat Wave Hits the US’ Northernmost State

Meteorologists report record temperatures, state residents head for the nearest beaches

  • Science
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 11th, 2013
Red Dust Storm Hits Australia, Cyclone Expected to Follow

Red Dust Storm Hits Australia, Cyclone Expected to Follow

The heat wave that has recently struck this country might have caused these phenomena

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 24th, 2012
New Heat Wave Hits the US

New Heat Wave Hits the US

Meteorologists argue that temperatures will spike up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit

Heat Waves Claim Human Lives in India

Heat Waves Claim Human Lives in India

Incredibly high temperatures take their toll on the local population