Heat stroke is a real danger that can affect people of all ages. Dehydration and a high heat index can cause a person’s body to gradually shut down – from muscle cramps and headaches to vomiting and seizures. If not addressed, death by heart attack or organ failure is a possibility. If you are thinking that this is all hyperbole, then bear this in mind: it is put forward that “excessive heat is an indirect cause of up to 10,000 fatalities in the United States each year”.
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Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
