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As heatwaves hit the US, farm workers struggle to wear PPE. The country now faces its biggest human outbreak
Review says capital needs new reservoir, better flood defences and ‘heat plan’ for vulnerable people
Next government urged to have a proper plan for food security, as UK’s climate becomes more unpredictable.
The desert is encroaching across Sicily, the largest and most populous island in the Mediterranean, where a European temperature high of 48.8C was recorded in 2021. Rainfall is down by more than 40% since 2003.
A geoengineering technique designed to reduce high temperatures in California could inadvertently intensify heatwaves in Europe, according to a study that models the unintended consequences of regional tinkering with a changing climate.
Increasing use of fans, air coolers and air conditioners is placing ‘serious’ strain on grid in north of country
As rising sea levels and extreme weather contaminate drinking water sources, doctors are seeing alarming numbers of women with serious health problems including pre-eclampsia
The most severe heat occurred from 11 to 15 February, with temperatures peaking above 40C and averaging 36C. Humidity was also high, making it harder for people to cool down by sweating.
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