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June 29, 2018

"Dangerous" Heat Wave to Bring Record Temperatures to Parts of U.S.
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In climate news, the central and eastern United States are bracing for
what forecasters are calling a "dangerous and oppressive heat wave" this
weekend that will include possible record high temperatures, with a heat
index in Chicago that could reach 115 degrees on Saturday. 
In China, a heat wave continued to bake Shanghai, Beijing and other
northern cities, forcing the country to speed imports of liquefied
natural gas to meet rising eniergy demand for air conditioners.
Meanwhile, parts of Great Britain recorded their hottest temperatures
ever measured in June on Thursday. In Scotland, the roof of the Glasgow
Science Centre began oozing tar as parts of the structure melted in the
unprecedented heat.


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