weather

Giant Batteries Helped the U.S. Power Grid Eke Through Summer

States are relying more on batteries to avoid blackouts, and additional projects are coming online soon. Source link

9 months ago

Wagers on the Weather? Insurers Offer a Way for Businesses to Hedge Climate Risks

Parametric insurance, which lets businesses tie their policies directly to weather conditions such as wind speed and flood depth, has…

11 months ago

The Panama Canal Has Become a Traffic Jam of the Seas

More than 200 vessels are stuck on either side of the waterway as a serious drought cuts crossings. Source link

11 months ago

Economics Tamed the Weather. Now the Weather Strikes Back.

As extreme conditions grow more frequent, threat mounts to growth and inflation, especially in poor countries. Source link

11 months ago

Don't Fly Without These Five Travel Apps

When facing today’s travel challenges, it pays to have a smartphone loaded with extra help. Source link

11 months ago

Home Insurers Are Charging More and Insuring Less

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11 months ago

Water Balloon Fights, Reinforced Roller Coasters: How Theme Parks Battle Extreme Heat

Operators extend evening hours, spray misters and add more steel to rides to manage a sweltering summer. Source link

11 months ago

‘I Don’t Want to Be Here Anymore.’ The Economic Cost of Houston’s Heat.

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11 months ago

Know Your Rights During a Tarmac Delay

Severe weather and plane congestion have stretched out time on the ground this summer. Source link

12 months ago

Farmers Work to Cool Livestock and Chickens as Heat Gets Extreme

The health of animals and farmers’ incomes are under threat as temperatures soar in the U.S. Source link

12 months ago