The U. S. government just set aside $17. 5 billion to build ten new nuclear reactors by 2030. That’s enough power for a city like San Francisco at its busiest moment. The money won’t go straight to power companies. Instead, it will pay for parts that take years to make, like reactor vessels and stea
The summer heat has turned Europe into a furnace, pushing cities toward new temperature highs while sparking chaos in transport, schools and hospitals. In France, the average June temperature set a new record, with daytime highs reaching 29. 2 °C and a village recording a blistering 43. 3 °C. The ex
Europe is feeling a big heatwave that pushed temperatures close to 40°C. The hottest day of the year has raised alarms about long‑term heat staying in place. In Italy, eight cities went into a red alert after days of over‑35°C weather. Even in Rome, people shielded themselves with umbrellas while
Heat is gripping large parts of Europe, pushing temperatures toward historic highs and forcing governments to act. In France, the Prime Minister called an emergency session after the national weather office warned that the hot spell would continue into next week, likening it to past extreme events.
When the temperature climbs, the human body has a built-in cooling trick: sweating. But this trick has limits. Extreme heat and thick humidity can overwhelm even the most efficient sweating system, turning a sunny day into a serious health risk. How does the body give out under such pressure? Three
The planet warmed again in May, becoming the second hottest month since reliable records began. Climate change and a developing El Niño pattern pushed up land and sea temperatures across the globe. Scientists from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service noted that May 2024 ranked jus
Scientists recently tested how brief but intense heatwaves affect the red mason bee, a common pollinator. They exposed young bees to three days of high temperatures, matching heat levels seen in the UK in 2022. The bees survived the heat, but something unexpected happened inside them. As adults, mal
In 2021, Canada faced a heatwave so intense it broke global records. Scientists used a weather forecast model to figure out how much of this disaster was due to climate change. They looked at three different scenarios: the heatwave as it happened, what it would have been like before industrializatio
In the heart of Pennsylvania, a pit bull mix, Redds, faced a harsh reality. He was locked in a small, metal crate outside, with barely any air flowing through. The sun beat down, turning the crate into an oven. Redds was left there, suffering from heat exhaustion and burns on his paws. The crate wa
Greggs, the beloved U. K. bakery chain known for its mouthwatering sausage rolls and hot bakes, recently faced a tough spot. The company revealed that its sales took a dip in June due to the scorching heat. Shares dropped by about 15% after this news broke. The heatwave, which was one of the hottes
