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"Demand for air conditioning surged 320% during UK heatwave"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Demand for air conditioning surged 320% during UK heatwave
Requests for home air conditioning installations have skyrocketed in the last fortnight, rising over 300% year-on-year as temperatures reached record-highs.

16WW Hot Noon Garden Ambient (2023-09) - Back garden noises with temperature hitting 32 Celsius; birds, bees, cars, planes, sirens. #fieldRecording #London #heatWave -

16WW Hot Noon Garden Ambient (2023-09)
Back garden noises with temperature hitting 32 Celsius; birds, bees, cars, planes, sirens. #fieldRecording #London #heatWave

"Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs"
#Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs
UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices

OK, I've written two new (related) blog posts, one of which is horribly scary. I could be wrong, I hope I am.
#HeatWave
#ThereIsNoEconomyOnADeadPlanet

Extreme Heat
It's a fortnight since I posted my analysis of the Met Office's mid-century temperature projection, and I've been thinking more about it. Apart from immediate human deaths, what are the other consequences of an 'everyone dies' event?

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #AfternoonShow
Heatwave:
🎵 Ain’t No Half Steppin’
#Heatwave
https://djbranthegamerprince.bandcamp.com/track/heatwave-aint-no-half-steppin-c-s
https://open.spotify.com/track/7CWtkP5Mwm6O6jMCJVZUpM

Opening the window, hoping that it would get a little cooler in here, was such a really stupid idea. 🥵
Note to self: Just because it looks gray outside doesn't mean it's still 300 degrees.
#heatwave #europe

"Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves"
#Energy #Heatwave

Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves - Carbon Brief
Amid a slew of misleading claims, Carbon Brief explains how key power sources - nuclear, gas, solar, wind - cope with extreme heat.

PJM has issued a “Transmission Security - Deploy All Resources Action” for BGE, Dominion, and PEPCO in the MD, DC, VA area.
This requires all electricity generators to be brought online ASAP.
#HeatWave #power #utility

The AC is using a lot more energy today to keep the house nice and cool compared to yesterday.
Almost consumes the entire #pluginsolar energy (800 Watts limit here in Germany).
The sensors claim it is nearly 37°C outside 🥵
#heatwave

3:20 p.m. in the Netherlands, and the first part of the country has reached temperatures above 38°C, with two stations above the 38.4 mark that used to be the all-time national high for 75 years, and was first exceeded in 2019.
#heatwave #extremeweather

With the #heatwave still going on in Southern Germany, we have to take walks quite early - especially with a #Samoyed. Here‘s Lola today at around 6:30h. #dogsofmastodon

House is now fully locked down for the #heatwave...

Fossil fuel emissions have rapidly worsened European #heatwaves in just a few decades: https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/wp-content/uploads/FINAL-WWA-Scientific-Report-European-Heatwave.pdf -> summary: https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/fossil-fuel-emissions-have-rapidly-worsened-european-heatwaves-in-just-a-few-decades/

It's *definitely* easier to think, solve problems and be creative now that the worst of the heat in London has passed.
All the same, I'm not looking forward to next week's forecasted #heatwave 🥵

"Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #SundaySoul
Heatwave:
🎵 Boogie Nights
#Heatwave
https://discobar.bandcamp.com/track/heatwave-boogie-nights-db-edit
https://open.spotify.com/track/4NTSDu34al733aIuUWVJHo

Remind me to hide in Scotland or somewhere next time it's hot...
#heatwave

"July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds

Vegas is gonna be 108F. Canceling all outdoor activities... might not even go to the pool.
Reminds me of a movie moment I grew up with from Good Morning Vietnam:
#heatwave #vegas #goodmorningvietnam

Oh come ON, the weather, this is the UK. We're notorious for our shit summers.
And more to the point this is north west England. The entire British Empire only existed because the weather in Manchester was uniformly grey, wet, and miserable.
Sort yourself out and stop this nonsense!
#UKweather #UKheatwave #heatwave

"Remembering summer 1976: how the historic heatwave has become our new normal"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Heatwave

Remembering summer 1976: how the historic heatwave has become our new normal
Half a century on, Britain braces for temperatures up to 40C as global heating brings yet more extreme weather

"NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand

It’s 100F here.
Me: I’m going to get the mail. I need you to be inside the front door with a giant Slushie. Don’t open the door until I’m on the porch or we’ll never get the house cool again.
Carolyn: But I don’t have a Slushie.
Me: Improvise.
So I stumble across the lawn, get the mail, reach the porch, open the door …. And Carolyn sprays me in the face with a spray bottle.
Carolyn: I’m resourceful.

"Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave"
#France #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Deaths in France surged 30% during hottest week of record June heatwave
Public health authority says 2,025 excess deaths probably an underestimate and that it expects toll to rise further

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #TheCraigCharlesFunkAndSoulShow
Heatwave:
🎵 The Groove Line
#Heatwave
https://discogiantscollection.bandcamp.com/track/the-groove-line
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ptTr5IwiVaLcRDqfIypMs

"Heatwaves and drought cost UK farmers £390m, research suggests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Drought

Heatwaves and drought cost UK farmers £390m, research suggests
This year's exceptionally hot and dry conditions may have cut UK harvests by almost £400m according to provisional estimates.

The Copenhell Metal Festival is on this week, just in time for the heat wave and whoever thought of this is genius.
#Copenhagen #Copenhell #Heatwave #Wx

#Datacenters #HeatWave
Datacenters should be forced into being community cooling centers.
They are always cold inside

"Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

"Germany 'insufficiently prepared’ for extreme heat as transport and roads closed by 41C temperatures"
#Germany #Heatwave #Climate

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AfternoonShow
Heatwave:
🎵 The Groove Line
#Heatwave
https://discogiantscollection.bandcamp.com/track/the-groove-line
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ptTr5IwiVaLcRDqfIypMs

#Ireland right now
#HeatWave #mastodaoine #speirghorm

"Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution"
#Europe #Heatwave #AirPollution

Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution - Carbon Brief
Scientists tell Carbon Brief that the framing of heatwaves being “caused” by declining air pollution is “wrong”.

"Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record"
#Europe #Slovakia #Heatwave

Europe's deadly heat wave scorches east, Slovakia hits record
Europe's most severe heat wave on record set new temperature records in eastern parts of the continent on Monday and forced Ukraine to order power cuts to cope.

"Swiss nuclear plant shut down due to heat wave"
#Switzerland #Energy #Heatwave

Swiss nuclear plant shut down due to heat wave
The reactors at Europe's oldest nuclear plant were shut down Friday, its Swiss operator said, after the heat wave roasting Europe sent temperatures soaring in the river used for cooling.

"UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June
Britain expands heat alerts while estimates suggest last month’s death toll could surpass 20,000 across continent

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #CraigCharles
Heatwave:
🎵 The Groove Line
#Heatwave
https://discogiantscollection.bandcamp.com/track/the-groove-line
https://open.spotify.com/track/3ptTr5IwiVaLcRDqfIypMs

I am at the office cos it is much, much cooler than at home.
Building maintenance have just emailed all staff to request people don't come in on Weds or Thurs (the peak of the heatwave) because the aircon units won't be able to cope. 🫠
#UKweather #heatwave #HotHotHot

"In numbers: How Europe’s record heatwave took its toll"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

In numbers: How Europe’s record heatwave took its toll
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has revealed that more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since 21 June in connection with the recent extreme heat across Europe. Here, edie takes a closer look at the recent European heatwave and its impacts in numbers.

In honor of the current over-the-top #HeatWave in Western Europe here is #DavidGilmour performing the 1970 #PinkFloyd piece "Fat Old #Sun" in #Rome in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvP1sQGKREM. Other recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs5x6WBylnw (2024, same tour), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJTplhld7Ro (2016), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeGn6hvhuso and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSqlI-HYuCA (both 2006).

"UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels
Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceans

"‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears

American Heatwave In London
#HeatWaveMovies
#HashTagGames

"June heatwave: Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures set to hit 40°C"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Europe

June heatwave to scorch Europe. Which country will be hit the worst?
Experts are warning the public about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.

"UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

"UK records its highest ever May temperature"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

"May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests
Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures

"Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy

"Dangerous temperatures forecast for parts of Europe as heatwave moves east"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Dangerous temperatures forecast for central and eastern Europe
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoors

Think good thoughts for the people who will have to endure this heatwave. 🥵 🥵 🥹 🥹
#weather #summer #heatWave #climateChange

"Two World Cup matches were played in ‘severe heat’, analysis finds"
#Footballs #Sports #Heatwave

"June heatwave cost UK economy over £1bn, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

June heatwave cost UK economy over £1bn, study finds
Last month's scorching temperatures cost the UK £1.15bn in lost productivity, a study has found, with the heatwave also having cost Europe billions in lost farming revenue.

"Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope

"‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle
The tube cannot easily be adapted to cope with heatwaves, making conditions almost unbearable

"The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them"
#Heatwave
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/j…

The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them
With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions

"‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Teachers call for schools to be urgently adapted for hot weather amid reports of nausea, fainting and heatstroke

"France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave"
#France #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures

"Pets can suffer heatstroke even when resting, UK vets warn"
#Animals #Pets #Heatwave

Pets being hit by heatstroke even when resting, say UK vets
Experts say most cases used to be seen in pets after exertion or being left in cars, but extreme heat has widened scope

"Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Food price fears after Europe’s heatwave destroys estimated €2bn of crops
Record June temperatures expected to cut grain harvest by 9m tonnes to its lowest level since 2018

"Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption"
#Europe #France #Heatwave #Climate

Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption
Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.

High temps (°C) for:
- Final 11 days of stay: 31, 34, 33, 33, 34, 33, 33, 34, 35, 37, 37
- 11 days after I leave: 28, 25, 27, 26, 26, 24, 24, 25, 25, 21, 21
How's that for luck? 🫤
#weather #heatwave #travel #climateChange

"Heatwaves are destroying the sex lives of bees – new research"
#Bees #Insects #Heatwave #Climate

Heatwaves are destroying the sex lives of bees – new research
Sperm activity in bees dropped after being exposed to heatwave conditions.

"UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

UK June heat record broken for third day in a row as ministers urged to act
Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths

"France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country"
#France #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country
National weather service, Météo-France, says Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947

And in new a record, the #TourDeFrance #TDF spends all 21 stages in the high mountains by choice #Cycling #Heatwave

"UK records its hottest June day, beating highs from 1957 and 1976"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

UK records its hottest June day, beating highs from 1957 and 1976
Temperature of 35.7C recorded in Surrey, beating previous record of 35.6C, while France records hottest day nationally

"Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days"
#Arctic #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days
In recent years, marine heat waves have been taking an ever-greater toll on the world's oceans and their ecosystems. Amplified by increasing global warming, these events are occurring more frequently and lasting longer. The Arctic is not spared from this trend, as it is warming faster than any other region on our planet. However, due to local processes and conditions, marine heat waves in the Arctic differ fundamentally from those in nonpolar oceans. A recent study led by the Alfred Wegener Ins…

"Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday
UK Health Security Agency also issues red heat alert for six English regions, indicating risk to life even for the healthy

“Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?”
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Who in Europe is the most affected by extreme heatwaves?
Europeans are experiencing another record-breaking heatwave, but not everyone is affected equally. Who is the most affected by these extreme climate events on the old continent? #EuropeInMotion

"40.7 C heat shatters Barcelona record amid Spain's latest heat wave"
#Barcelona #Spain #Heatwave #Climate

40.7 C heat shatters Barcelona record amid Spain's latest heat wave
Barcelona registered a maximum temperature of 40.7°C (105.3°F) on Wednesday, its highest figure in 112 years of records, weather agencies said as another heat wave struck Spain.

"Heatwaves are exposing Britain’s urban cooling gap"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

Heatwaves are exposing Britain’s urban cooling gap
With over 15 million UK adults left unwell by the surging temperatures, analysis shows that the UK is falling behind the rest of Europe in terms of urban tree cover – a critical factor in how hot towns and cities get.

"Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify"
#Europe #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure