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Overall, extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent in the US and around the world as the planet heats up. The latest climate averages from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA for the period found that in the 48 contiguous states, the year average temperature reached a record Since the first dataset was collected in the period , around 1C of warming has taken place in the contiguous US — excluding Alaska and Hawaii — a similar increase to the rest of the world.

Of the 10 decadal datasets produced by NOAA, the two most recent year periods have seen the biggest rises in temperatures. Extreme heat is a catalyst for a slew of disasters including greater risk of drought , and priming the hot, dry conditions that can lead to wildfires. Dangerous heat is also a serious public health threat. US officials estimate that heatwaves kill more than people annually, more than all other weather-related deaths, with the exception of hurricanes.

Children can succeed at advancing to a 3rd grade reading level if policymakers focus on school readiness, school attendance, summer learning, family support and high-quality teaching. In addition to the full report, an executive summary is available.

There are 7. The current pool of qualified high school graduates is neither large enough nor skilled enough to supply our nation's workforce, higher education, leadership and national security needs. Now, you can access your account information at home or on the go for maximum member convenience. DEC Lineman Sheron Sturgis was honored for his quick action and bravery when he rescued a trapped driver from their car in October Beat the Peak is a free program offered by Delaware Electric Cooperative, which alerts members when times of peak energy use are approaching.

You can be notifed of an alert via email, text or through our Beat the Peak App. The app will alert you the moment we issue a peak alert.

To download the app, just search "Beat the Peak" in the app store on your mobile device. We ask members to voluntarily conserve energy during times of peak energy use becasue that's when the cost of energy is the highest. By reducing energy use across our system during these times, we're able to keep rates low. Our rates are among the lowest in the region! Toggle navigation.

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