Autumn may have arrived, but this summer will certainly be remembered as one of the hottest across the United States and around the world.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, temperatures were above average throughout most of the contiguous U.S. In fact, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Texas all experienced their second-warmest summers on record and 17 other states recorded their top-10 warmest summers.
With extreme heat come concerns about where energy is sourced from, how reliable it is, and its economic and environmental impact. The continuing war in Ukraine has also brought to light the risks associated with increasing geopolitical tensions. Energy supplies to Europe are severely strained due to Russia’s sanctions, and several nations—and even some parts of the U.S.—are now inching towards a “very cold winter,” which…