LAS VEGAS (AP) — Used to shrugging off the heat, Las Vegas residents are now eyeing the thermometer as the desert city is on track Wednesday to set a record for the most consecutive days over 115 degrees Fahrenheit (46.1 Celsius) amid a lingering hot spell that will continue scorching much of the U.S. into the weekend.

On Tuesday, Las Vegas flirted again with the all-time temperature record of 120 F (48.8 C) reached on Sunday, but settled for a new daily mark of 119 F (48.3 C) that smashed the old one of 116 F (46.6 C) set for the date in 2021. Forecasters say the city will likely hit a record fifth straight day above 115 F (46.1 C) on Wednesday.

  • @Nobody
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    65 months ago

    Gaia to humans: “Quit fucking around, or I will kill you all.”

    • @ghostdoggtv
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      75 months ago

      Big oil is doing this to us though, you do understand that

      • @Nobody
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        115 months ago

        True, but nature doesn’t have a mechanism to punish oil company executives only.

        • sunzu
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          35 months ago

          French found a solution to the rent seeker problem 🐸

          • I Cast Fist
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            15 months ago

            Harder to get a hold of those assholes while they’re not in home soil. They’ll flee to [random tax heaven] on their private jets or yachts before we can even properly mobilize, all while drinking champagne.

    • @samus12345
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      65 months ago

      Gaia to humans: “Whatever, do what you want. I’ll still be here whether you are or not.”