“We believe that California is very clearly experiencing the impacts of a changing environment,” he said. And in general, it is settled fact that heat waves around the world are lasting longer and growing more frequent and more dangerous. Also, the season for heat waves had stretched to 45 days longer than it was in the 1960s, according to the report. In preparation for the heat wave, the Office of Emergency Services said it was helping local officials with cooling centers across the state to assist those without access to air-conditioning. The Office of Emergency Services is also working closely with the California Independent System Operator, which runs the state’s energy grid, to ensure that power continues uninterrupted over the weekend.

Source: New York Times July 08, 2021 22:07 UTC