A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, said that the recent and drastic heat waves can all be attributed to global warming caused by the human releases of greenhouse gases.

The refinery processes 243,000 barrels of oil a day into gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, which accounts for about 15 percent of the state’s fuel-making capacity.

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued Enbridge a corrective action order, along with a safety plan, for its 1,900-mile Lakehead pipeline system, following a rupture two weeks ago in Wisconsin.

At least 10 blazes continued to burn through Saturday, officials said, in an area that has seen temperatures reach 110 degrees over the summer.

Higher levels of the pesky insects have led to a business boom for private pest control companies, though some residents are not pleased with the increase in sprayed pesticides.

Knight Capital Group Inc’s shares lost over half of its value, causing the firm to approach JPMorgan for emergency funding, though it is not yet clear if that money will come through.

According to NOAA, 2012 is now listed as the hottest year on record, which has in turn adversely affected the production of corn, soybeans and other crops.

According to a recent New York Times article, the concrete, steel and sophisticated engineering of the nation’s underbelly is being adversely affected from heat, summer storms and drought.

The network had boasted about its ability to live stream every sport in the Games, however, viewers discovered that it was necessary to have an account with a cable or satellite TV provider or download an application from NBC.

Known as a consent decree, the 122-page statement calls for hundreds of new department policies, including governing the use of force, arrests and searches and seizures.