Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is expected to be hit by a massive weekend heat wave, forcing energy companies to brace for maxed out grids and potential blackouts.
It will also create a spike in carbon emissions, as the use of fossil fuels by people seeking to cool down expands.
In Texas, the Midwest, the mid-Atlantic and New England, states are facing historic heat advisories, with temperatures expected to reach into the 100s in some places.
View the complete July 19 article by Miranda Green on The Hill website here.