New study finds the spatial extent of U.S. summer heat waves increasing substantially by mid-century – B. Lyon

By the middle of this century, the average spatial extent of summer heat waves in the United States could be up to 80% larger than they are today if greenhouse emissions continue unabated, according to a new study led by a University of Maine climate scientist. Bradfield Lyon, associate research professor with the UMaine Climate read more New study finds the spatial extent of U.S. summer heat waves increasing substantially by mid-century – B. Lyon