A sweltering night in Phoenix offers a glimpse of what researchers say could become one of the most dangerous climate-related threats in the United States: an extreme heat wave colliding with widespread power outages.
Scientists warn that even a few hours without air conditioning during severe heat can quickly turn homes into dangerous — and potentially deadly — environments.
According to PortablePowerGuides, researchers focused on a troubling scenario: intense heat arriving at the same time the electrical grid is under heavy stress or experiencing failures…