The same families who had to apply for emergency assistance when heating bills skyrocketed this past winter could face similar challenges this summer, especially if they need to run their air conditioners during peak hours between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Denise Stepto, chief communications officer for Energy Outreach Colorado, said keeping homes cool when temperatures spike is just as important as staying warm when it is freezing outside. .
The temperatures in New Mexico and across the Southwest already have been brutal this summer, and experts are issuing warnings about heat-related illness. Stephanie Moraga-McHaley, manager of the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program for the New Mexico Department of Health, said hikers often do not take enough water with them, or undertake outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day. She pointed out heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness, which can be avoided by getting into a cool place, sipping water and seeking medical help right away if you experience symptoms. .
Nurses at three hospitals in Oregon are looking to overcome impasses in negotiations over their union contracts. Last week, informational pickets took place at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland and two partner hospitals in Hillsboro and Astoria. Conditions for nurses have been in the spotlight after a weeklong strike by Providence Health System workers in June. .
For nearly 250 years, Americans have proudly shot fiery red, white and blue explosions high into the night skies. According to one report, Indiana ranked seventh in the nation for spending more than $35 million on fireworks in one year, averaging about $5 per person. The amount of matches, lighters and torches required to set off all these explosives also highlights the risks of injuries and property damage. .
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