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Power Outages
To help reduce demand, consider raising the thermostat by a few degrees and closing window shades and blinds.
Avoid using large appliances like ovens, washing machines and dryers during the hottest part of the day, and turn off all lights and electronic devices not in use.
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The Heat Waves: A Primer
The summer of 2022 is shaping up to be a very warm one. The heat wave is expected to intensify in the next few months, with above-normal temperatures likely across the lower 48 states.
- Heat waves begin when high pressure in the atmosphere moves in and pushes warm air toward the ground....
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Hotter Than Normal
We have long known that the world has warmed by more than 1 degree Celsius (about 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit) since 1900, and that the pace of warming has accelerated in recent decades.
Staying Safe
- Give yourself time to acclimate
- Increase the amount of time you spend outdoor...
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Heat Domes
As the ground warms, it loses moisture, which makes it easier to heat even more.
In the drought-ridden West, there is often plenty of heat for the high-pressure system to trap.
The trapped heat continues to warm, the system acts like a lid on a pot - earning the name "heat dome"
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Creating a sleep-inducing environment
- Turn the temperature between 60 and 72 degrees.
- Turn off the lights. Artificial light suppresses your body’s production of the sleep hormone melatonin.
- Turn down the noise. Wear earplugs if you have to, or consider investi...
Daily Habits for Better Sleep
- Get outside. Aim for at least 30 minutes of sun exposure each day.
- Turn out the lights. When it gets dark outside, dim the lights in your house and reduce blue or full-spectrum light in your environment.
- Avoid caffeine and stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
- Use the bedr...
Micro-steps For Big Gains
- Turn off your devices a few hours before sleeping.
- Set an ‘it’s bedtime’ alarm to remind yourself.
- Eat with mindfulness, in a seated and relaxed manner.
- Walk around instead of sitting during a meeting, for more creative output.
- Turn off all notifications ...
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