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heatwaves
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news.sky.comfinance2 days ago
Europe Records Hottest June on Record with 1,300 Heat-Related Deaths
Many European countries logged their hottest June on record during heatwaves that killed more than 1,300 people. A World Weather Attribution study linked the extreme temperatures directly to climate change.
app.buzzsumo.comworld4 days ago
El Niño conditions have begun and are forecast to strengthen through September
The World Meteorological Organization said Friday that El Niño conditions are underway and forecast to intensify rapidly through September. It activated early warning systems to help governments and aid agencies prepare for heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall.
The Independentworld6 days ago
Wildfire kills two in northern Greece; heat and storms hit France, Romania
A wildfire near Thessaloniki killed two people and injured one on Tuesday. France recorded at least 300 excess deaths during May heatwaves, and a storm in Romania killed one person and damaged homes.
axios.comtechnology6 days ago
Heatwaves Strain Power Grids, Rail Systems and Data Centres
Record temperatures in June 2026 caused transformer failures, hospital IT outages and rail equipment stress across parts of Europe and the UK. Engineers report efficiency losses in power stations, solar panels and transmission lines when temperatures exceed 27C. Infrastructure op…
France 24science10 days ago
French hospitals report rise in heat-related cases after seven days of extreme heat
Emergency departments recorded a sharp increase in heat-related cases between Wednesday and Thursday. A specialist called for staffing and infrastructure changes to handle recurring heatwaves.
zmescience.comworld15 days ago
Scientists Link Recurring Heatwaves to Global Warming
Researchers have identified recurring heatwaves as a measurable indicator of global warming. They project these events will increase in frequency, duration, and intensity.
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theconversation.comscience15 days ago
Ten Australians file UN complaint over government fossil fuel policy
Ten people affected by floods, bushfires, heatwaves and algal blooms have lodged a complaint with the UN human rights committee. The filing alleges that continued government support for coal and gas exports violates their rights under an international covenant.
montrealgazette.comworld21 days ago
UNICEF Report Finds Half of World's Children Face at Least Three Climate Hazards
A new UNICEF report shows nearly every child worldwide faces at least one climate hazard, with half exposed to three or more overlapping threats including heatwaves, floods and droughts. Children in Papua New Guinea must swim across a crocodile-filled river daily after a bridge w…
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Forbesfinance46 days ago
Building Codes Need Better Access to Improve Storm Readiness
Building codes exist but remain fragmented and hard to access during disasters. Officials and builders often struggle to apply them under pressure from floods, wildfires and heatwaves.
theconversation.comworld46 days ago
UK Households Turn to Fans and Passive Cooling as Heatwaves Increase
A University of East London survey found two-thirds of UK households used fans during the 2022 heatwave while one in five installed air conditioning. Experts recommend reducing cooling demand through building design and behavior changes before relying on mechanical systems.
ibtimes.co.ukscience51 days ago
Scientists Say Developing El Niño May Increase Heatwaves Droughts and Floods
Scientists stated this week that a developing El Niño is likely to amplify heatwaves, droughts and floods in 2026. They noted that the long-term warming caused by burning fossil fuels has made the consequences of moderate or strong El Niño events more damaging than similar events…
nypost.comworld74 days ago
Study Forecasts 36% of Land Animal Habitats Facing Extreme Weather Exposure by 2085 Under Continued Warming
A new study forecasts that over 36% of land animal habitats could face droughts, heatwaves, river floods and wildfires by 2085 if global warming continues. Researchers analyzed data for 33,936 vertebrate species and 794 ecoregions. Reversing warming trends could limit exposure to…