Some places in Pakistan suffer blackouts for up to 18 hours a day during the hot summer months.

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In Texas, the Fort Worth suburb of Southlake banned fracking during the hot summer months because it drains the town's water supply.

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The next decade will see the construction of a city-wide rail system and air-conditioned stadiums, so matches can be played during the scorching hot summer, as well as an entirely modular stadium in Doha Port that will be disassembled after the World Cup and sent on to the next host country.

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And they could be miserable and hot during the summer, especially in the south.

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Arizona and Nevada, for example, have very hot days during the summer, yet each is a magnet for newcomers.

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The hot summer weather during the early stages of the 1984 strike meant Britain did not suffer a second Winter of Discontent.

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He forbids his players to use the word "hot" during summer practices.

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It is like putting the hot water heater outside during the summer.

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So coupled with other technologies, this is going to help you manage your electricity use and your budget at the same time, allowing you to conserve electricity during times when prices are highest, like hot summer days.

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