For the British Open, You Just Can’t Forget the Weather
The R&A has learned from past mistakes. This year, it’s planning to allow the wind to dictate how the course at Royal Liverpool is set up.
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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.
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A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather
This season has seen excessive heat, violent storms and hazardous smoke already, but you can prepare for future events with a few apps and tools.
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Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change
Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather.