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Currently in Boston — October 13, 2023: A bit cooler for the end of the week
Plus, new hope for rapid solar power expansion.
Eric Holthaus & Dave Epstein
October 12, 2023
The weather, currently.
A bit cooler
It was a stunning October day across the region. Clear skies overnight will allow temperatures to fall back down into the 40s.
If you haven't put the heat on yet you're probably not alone as our overnight lows have actually been above average so far this month. Friday brings a mix of clouds and sunshine and it will be a little cooler with temperatures in the lower 60s.
A storm system will skirt south of New England Saturday and Sunday. It will bring some cloudiness especially south of Boston on Saturday and the chance for a shower overnight Saturday night into early Sunday. Otherwise I expect temperatures in the lower 60s Saturday and the upper '50s to near 60 on Sunday with partial sunshine.
What you need to know, currently.
The LA Times has a story out today about the solar industry and desert conservationists making friends. It’s worth a read in its entirety, only if for the fact that it should bring a sunny moment into your day.
After nearly two years of negotiations, a coalition of solar companies, conservationists and other groups has come to terms on a set of principles — and plans for further collaboration — that could speed up the construction of badly needed renewable energy projects while also protecting wildlife habitat, preserving treasured landscapes and benefiting nearby communities.
Climate-friendly renewable energy development in line with justice for all living things is in everyone’s interest. Let’s hope California can continue to lead the way.
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