As progress stalls, disadvantaged communities continue to struggle with high utility bills.By Lauren DalbanIt’s hot and humid in New York City. After a long, cold winter, the heat came suddenly—days after the official start of summer. Central Park hit its highest temperature—99 degrees—since 2012 and Con Edison, the area’s main electricity provider, issued blackout warnings.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: August 18, 2025 04:13 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
425.4 ppm
+18.4
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1934.91 ppb
+9.11
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year