The US Department of Energy has reportedly removed around 6,000 web pages related to energy conservation during a significant heatwave affecting the country. This action follows backlash from Republican officials regarding advice from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to set air conditioning to 78 degrees to alleviate pressure on the electrical grid.
The deletions included not only pages supporting the thermostat recommendation but also information on water conservation and insulation. As temperatures soared above 95 degrees in New York City, the advice to adjust thermostats is seen as crucial to prevent potential blackouts.