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DENVER (CBS4) – The weather played a role in why so many people woke up to the smell of fire in metro Denver on Tuesday. A light south wind and a temperature inversion were to blame.

A fire at a trash facility in Englewood on Monday continued to smolder into the night. A strong temperature inversion on Tuesday morning trapped that smoke near the ground. A light wind from the south transported it and the smell into downtown Denver and portions of the eastern suburbs.

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Good morning #Englewood . Thank you to @Denver_Fire for your hard work. @Denver_Fire is still on scene. The smoke that you see and smell this morning throughout much of the metro area is from this incident. The air quality is currently poor, so please take care.

— Englewood Police Department (@PoliceEnglewood) June 28, 2022

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Our existing infrastructure isn’t built to withstand climate change, and heat waves have started to drive wedges into the cracks in the system. Triple-digit temperatures caused a train to derail near San Francisco last week, according to an internal evaluation by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART).

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About 50 people had to be evacuated from the derailed train in Concord, California on Tuesday. No one was severely hurt, but some reported minor injuries, according to the Los Angeles Times .

“Our initial assessment is that heat played the main role in the partial derailment by causing a curve in the rail,” said a BART press statement from Wednesday.

A heat wave brought temperatures high above average to the Bay Area last week. San Jose hit 102 degrees on June 21st , a daily record. Parts of Oakland and Concord also experienced record highs above 100 degrees. It was amid this weather that the BART derailed.

Sitting the in direct sun, the train tracks became much hotter than the air. The rail reached about 140 degrees Fahrenheit, which is 25 degrees hotter than its maximum operating temperature, a BART spokesperson told the San Francisco Chronicle .

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That excess heat caused a misalignment in the rail, which BART officials said can occur anytime the track exceeds its baseline temp by 20 degrees. The Chronicle reported that the BART has derailed three times previously, but that this was the first reported instance of heat causing the issue.

However, this isn’t the first time high heat has caused a notable transit failure in the region. Last year, a different June heat wave in the Pacific Northwest melted the that power Portland’s MAX light rail started buckling under high heat conditions. Larger scale issues, like stressed electrical grids and power outages can also pop up with extreme heat. Human-caused climate change is leading to more frequent, more intense, earlier, and longer heatwaves across the U.S., according to the EPA .

Becoming a parent brings happiness and joy, but at times can feel draining, particularly on the bank balance not to mention energy levels.

From the moment your little one is born they will be full of needs including feeds, playing, entertaining and much more.

But there are some apps that make parenting that little bit easier, and in the process can help you save time and money, and find a whole new community.

From free food to finding your tribe, we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up the best parent apps…

Peanut

Need a little extra connection? Yet to find your mama clan? Or maybe just need some newborn advice? Then enter the wonderful world of Peanut.

Created by Michelle Kennedy who decided after her first child in 2017 that she wanted to create a safe space for new mums and parents-to-be, she aims to bridge the gap for all mums.

Peanut is predominantly a social site but also has many forums to ask questions and find information, with many blogs and articles too- which is comforting to read in between those middle-of-the-night feeds.

https://www.peanut-app.io/

Olio App

With living costs rising all over the UK, it’s no wonder we’re feeling the pinch.

To help with family eating, the food-sharing app, Olio, helps you find local free food from supermarkets and eateries, shared by Squad Heros.

All food is perfectly edible but maybe not needed or at the end of its shelf life.

To join, you simply sign up, and add your location then you can see free food all around your area.

From bread to produce to sweet treats, food sharing is not only good for the planet but also helps to build sustainable communities and reduce waste. Win-win.

Too Good To Go

Alternatively, there is the Too Good To Go app. If you have a selection of favourite restaurants, cafes, shops or supermarkets that you like to visit then this app is a mouth-watering solution for you and your children.

You can pick up highly reduced food at the end of the day, often with 80% off, in a ‘magic bag’ that usually contains a selection of food at a fraction of the price.

https://toogoodtogo.co.uk/en-gb

The Nourish App

When the baby arrives, we are often told suggestions such as ‘sleep when the baby sleeps’ and ‘make time for self-care.’ This can feel particularly difficult after long nights full of feeds and sleep disruption but help is at hand with The Nourish App.

How can you grab 40 winks if you’ve got a mountain of washing to get through or you need to pump now your baby isn’t feeding? Oh, and you need to eat as well.

Designed to be a mental wellbeing toolkit in your pocket, its bite-sized chunks of yoga, meditations, audios, videos, reads, psychology insights and much more can help when you can’t dedicate much time to longer classes. Blissful, even if just for a few minutes.

https://www.thenourishapp.com/

KiDSie

Imagine a place where you can recycle, shop, sell or donate all your kids clothes locally? Well, now you can, thanks to the new app KiDSiE.

Its mission is to keep clothes out of landfills, reducing costs, waste, shipping and time. Finding kid’s clothes locally makes it beyond easy for parents to keep up with their ever-growing kid’s needs as well as being a great source to find shoes and school uniforms when the need arises.

https://www.kidsie.shop/

Philips UGrow

With a newborn, it’s hard to remember the finer details of life. When life becomes a blur of washing, feeding, nappies and shopping for more nappies, you may want something that can help you keep track of all your baby’s milestones.

Philips UGrow does just that and keeps up with all they should be doing and when.

They work with WHO standards and you can even receive expert advice according to their age – which is one less thing to worry about.

https://www.philips.co.uk/c-m-mo/ugrow-baby-development-tracker

Bubble

Need a night out? Had a sudden work meeting come in? Then finding childcare quickly and unexpectantly can prove a challenge.

Bubble aims to overcome this with many local sitters at your fingertips that you can easily book through their handy app.

Whether you need evening sitters, daytime help or an after-school nanny they can help. Sitters are verified and reviewed so you can check out their profiles and decide before you try.

My VIP Rewards

The seemingly endless summer holidays can feel long but with VIP Rewards you can save money on trips out, as well as in shops and supermarkets for your children.

Not only that but they can help with saving on broadband, mobile and tech and even online shopping and food delivery. You simply sign up and reap the rewards.

I Am Reddi

Single parent? Ready to dip your toe in the world of dating? Or perhaps you’re looking to start a family? Then the new parent dating app may just be the best-kept secret that you need.

Founder Stacy Thompson came up with the idea after becoming a solo IVF mum who wanted to help find others to connect with on a family level.

‘Talking about wanting children can be uncomfortable and at REDDI we want to change that – giving everyone the opportunity to create great relationships and future families,’ says Stacy.

https://www.iamreddi.com/

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