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'Unprecedented heat': Iran begins two-day nationwide shutdown amid soaring temperatures (www.cnbc.com)

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The two-day shutdown comes at a time of record-breaking extreme heat across the globe, with July poised to be the hottest month in history.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, thank you for doing your part. Stick to bike paths when available. As another user pointed out, cars also contribute to local air pollution with brake dust and microplastics from the four big tires.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

/s means sarcasm. I'm not going to abandon my life by commuting 4 hours a day. And I don't have any money to buy a new car

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You are killing our shared future! Small sacrifices today are an investment in a greener tomorrow.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

This guy . . .