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12,500 people in Germany alone died due to the heat so far this summer.
#heatwave #heat #climatechange

The world's oceans are the hottest on record for June—and El Niño is set to turn up the heat even more
#ocean #environment #ElNino

"‘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

"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.

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?

"Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperatures

Setembre.
#valencia #calor #heat

"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

"carefully designed tariffs, used with sensible scheduling, could bring
some part of space-heating and hot water demand forward in the afternoon to take pressure off evening peaks. At a neighbourhood scale, borehole fields with water-to-water heat pumps as part of a district heating system can supply efficient, shared, low-carbon heat and act as
thermal storage"
#HeatPumps

"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

After the heat the thunderstorm... #heatwave2026

ahh a fresh breeze of air while it is raining. room temp went down from 31 degree to 26. but as soon as i am closing the windows it will raise again :( #heat #germany

In the media competition 'How to trivialise climate change', Dutch @nrc.nl has this strong entry on its frontpage today:
"Waving against the heat. Higher temperatures good for sales of Spanish fans."
#heat #heatwave

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 🥵

"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.

"Europe’s heat pumps replace Middle East gas imports twice over. Which country is leading the way?"
#Europe #HeatPumps #Energy

Heat pumps are saving Europe billions by lowering gas imports
A new analysis says that heat pumps avoided a staggering €9.7 billion in import costs alone last year.

"Heat pumps offer energy-efficient heating and cooling. Window-mounted units are making them even more affordable"
#HeatPump #Energy

Window-mounted heat pumps bring energy — and cost — savings to renters
Heating and cooling buildings consumes 35% of all the energy used in the United States each year. Electric-powered heat pumps could be revolutionary.

The climate-fueled massive heatwaves, drought, and wildfires (understandably) lead to more attention for climate adaptation.
The fact that we can never win the adaptation race if we don't reduce global emissions to zero is overlooked, and so is the resulting need to accelerate emission reduction.
#heat #drought

"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.

Best `Best Before Date` I've ever seen on a beer bottle:
#beer #heat #death #universe

"Germans could save over €12,000 by ditching gas boiler for solar, battery and heat pump – analysis"
#Germany #SolarPower #Energy

Gas boiler vs solar, battery and heat pump: Which is cheaper?
Despite hefty installation costs, electrifying your home could help you save thousands of euros, new analysis shows.

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

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

Dutch government (council of ministers) is back from summer holiday, and parliament returns in ten days from now.
Would it be too much to expect the announcement of a strong climate offensive (accelerated emission reduction and adaptation) one of these days, in response to this Summer of Reckoning?
#ClimateChange

"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

"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.

"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

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

"July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis

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

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of Southern #California from Wednesday morning through Thursday.
🔗 Full story: #LAist)
#LosAngeles #weather #heatwave

"Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought"
#Heat #Climate #ClimateChange #Health

Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Study finds older adults could face harmful heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels

"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

"Heat waves threaten health of both young and old"
#Heatwaves #Climate #ClimateChange #Health…

Heat waves threaten health of both young and old
A brutal heat wave blanketing much of Europe has prompted reminders that extreme heat poses a particular threat to the health of children and the elderly.

"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’.

"Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves
Backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero

"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…

"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

"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

"Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard » Yale Climate Connections
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures.

"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.

"7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer"
#France #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heat waves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to an AFP analysis.

"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