Why Is It So Doggone Hot!
Unless you are living just due north of the Arctic Circle, you may have noticed much of the U.S. has been in the grip of a heat wave. Temps in the southwest had several consecutive days of highs around 120°. Factor in the heat index and the needle was typically pointing to “BROIL.” So, what’s with the heat? Is the Earth moving closer to the sun? Global warming? A nefarious plot by a real-life Dr. Evil? Hate to burst your bubble, but there’s no diabolical mastermind afoot playing a cat & mouse game with 007. It’s the Dog Days of…