Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and … [continued]
Two days ago, I saw news that New Jersey towns were having to cancel 4th of July events to extreme heat. The irony struck me immediately. A country that is by and large ignoring global heating is having celebrations of its 250-year anniversary/birthday canceled because of global heating. “New Jersey … [continued]
As the UK experiences extreme temperatures, with forecasts above 37°C, think tank Ember finds that households with rooftop solar are powering the equivalent of five hours of air conditioning a day. Solar and air conditioning have similar seasonal patterns, meaning that when the need for cooling hits, solar is likely … [continued]
City surface and air temperatures are in critical need of cooling. That’s because 20 of the world’s largest capitals experienced 52% days with 95 degree Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) over the past 3 decades. More than 300 million people live in these cities, where climate change has made them vulnerable, … [continued]
What would be the largest single-employer strike in US history may soon be avoided if UPS and the Teamsters union reach an agreement on adding life-saving cooling equipment in more than 90,000 fleet vehicles. UPS is the largest employer here in Louisville, Kentucky, so a strike would have serious implications … [continued]
NASA is interested in how urban heat — its causes, solutions, and impacts on vulnerable communities — can figure into community planning solutions and policymaking.
By Sarah Amandolare an independent journalist covering science, health and travel. This article is co-published with Next City and made possible by a grant from the Open Society Foundations. Nexus Media News is an editorially independent, nonprofit news service covering climate change. Follow us @NexusMediaNews.
California is cooking in extreme heat, Russia has shut down a key gas pipeline to Europe, and there are changes in the White House with regards to climate and energy. Scroll down below for the updates. Heatwave Breaks Records, Threatens Human Health: Extreme heat shattered records up and down the West … [continued]
Heat waves and drought are rocking the United States, and that has even led to some U.S. schools closing due to the extreme heat. This has happened on both the East Coast and the West Coast. Heat, Insufficient Cooling Disrupt Learning Nationwide Extreme heat across the country is disrupting education … [continued]
Officials from Portland, New York, Miami and Phoenix discuss plans to keep residents safe in extreme heat.
