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Rising heat is scorching Americans – and our infrastructure
Extreme heat affects many kinds of infrastructure. Results can include airport runway damage, cracking and buckling of roads, buckling of rail lines, and sagging catenary lines. (Image courtesy of LA Metro) By T.R. Witcher According to Climate Central, …