Listen to the Insights of an Expert: Heat Wave Hits Long Island

Jase Bernhardt, associate professor and director of Sustainability Studies in the Department of Geology, Environment and Sustainability, was interviewed by Newsday about the recent heat wave Long Island experienced can be linked to climate change.

“That dome is allowing hot, humid air to come up from the Gulf of Mexico and the southeast US straight into the Northeast and straight into New York,” said Dr. Bernhardt. “Also, given that we have direct sun angle, the longest days of the year, it’s allowing very hot days.”

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