US Department of Energy Deletes Pages on Energy Conservation as Heatwave Grips Country
The US Department of Energy reportedly deleted approximately 6,000 pages related to energy conservation as a historic heatwave tears across the country.
Republican Outrage Sparks Web Page Deletion
The deletion came following Republican outrage over Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm offering similar heatwave advice as other officials. GOP figures like Ted Cruz and Nikki Haley criticized the request to adjust thermostats, claiming it amounted to socialism and targeting women in menopause.
Heatwave Impact and Power Grid Concerns
The unprecedented heatwave has pushed temperatures in New York City to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for two days, straining the electrical grid. The Department of Energy previously recommended setting thermostats between 75 and 78 degrees to reduce strain.
Preserving Lost Pages
The Internet Archive has preserved the deleted pages for historical record.
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