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Environment & Energy

MuseRider

(34,387 posts)

3. We had a heat index

Reply to Jim__ (Original post)

Sat Jun 1, 2024, 03:44 PM

Jun 2024

in the 120's last summer. This is a real temp. I can say, working outdoors and trying to keep old horses alive was really hard. I cannot imagine that as the real temp.

Good lord we are in such a lot of trouble.

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The Delhi heat wave is testing the limits of human endurance: Other hot countries should beware and prepare [View all] Jim__ Jun 2024 OP

Just the beginning. Think. Again. Jun 2024 #1

I can't even imagine that much heat. pandr32 Jun 2024 #2

It's really hard to breathe... 2naSalit Jun 2024 #7

We had a heat index MuseRider Jun 2024 #3

I'll just leave this right here. Those of you who've read it know exactly what I'm referring to ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #4

That was exactly what I thought of genxlib Jun 2024 #5

I like his Mars stuff more ArkansasDemocrat1 Jun 2024 #9

Thanks. MuseRider Jun 2024 #6

Better writer, but a far more depressing conclusion . . . hatrack Jun 2024 #8