Projected California Warming Promises Cycle Of More Heat Waves, Energy Use For Next Century

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 10:14 in Earth & Climate

As the 21st century progresses, major cities in heavily air-conditioned California can expect more frequent extreme-heat events because of climate change. This could mean increased electricity demand for the densely populated state, raising the risk of power shortages during heat waves, according to an earth scientist and a climate researcher.

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