The heat wave -- the worst in at least 140 years in some parts -- has left dozens of people dead and pushed thermometers above 104 degrees F in at least 40 cities and counties, mostly in the south and east. Authorities for the first time have declared the
"BartSimpson" said The Chinese are paying the price for deforesting their lands. Simple as that.
The Chinese can go cry a river. They ought to come to the Hill country and San Antonio-Austin Region of TX. We have enduring a period of High Triple digit heat and still are running the Trips. China is just worse as they gas there population with there pollution.
"desertdude" said Wuss...we were frying in 50+ C a few weeks back and still crossing 45's in the day. High 30s in the night
Not really, I grew up in a cool climate, so that's what I'm used to. + 30 or so is about the worst it gets here in the summer - and that's typically only a for a few days. The average daily high is around +23/24 for July & August.
On the flip side, I don't even zip up my winter jacket until it hits -25 or so, as cold weather doesn't faze me one bit.
Actually, that is a glimpse into the future of China when, someday, all of their rice crop fails.
The Chinese are paying the price for deforesting their lands. Simple as that.
The Chinese can go cry a river. They ought to come to the Hill country and San Antonio-Austin Region of TX. We have enduring a period of High Triple digit heat and still are running the Trips. China is just worse as they gas there population with there pollution.
Wuss...we were frying in 50+ C a few weeks back and still crossing 45's in the day. High 30s in the night
Not really, I grew up in a cool climate, so that's what I'm used to. + 30 or so is about the worst it gets here in the summer - and that's typically only a for a few days. The average daily high is around +23/24 for July & August.
On the flip side, I don't even zip up my winter jacket until it hits -25 or so, as cold weather doesn't faze me one bit.