Heat Wave and Blackout Would Send Half of Phoenix to E.R., Study Says

Re:Heat Wave and Blackout Would Send Half of Phoenix to E.R.... by throw9away6 on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @08:26PM (#36052496)

Everyone could just get into one of the 2 cars they own and cool down intermittently. Those that can’t could ride a bus or ask a friend. Some people would choose poorly but most would mitigate the worst heat.

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Re:Heat Wave and Blackout Would Send Half of Phoenix to E.R.... by deceptionatd on Tuesday May 23, 2023 @08:41PM (#36052590)

While that might be true of Phoenix (if the cars aren't electric, and gas station pumps continue to work during this hypothetical blackout), US car ownership rates are _insanely_ high compared to the rest of the world. India is a good example, where car ownership rates are about 12%.

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