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France Heatwave Shock: What’s really driving the €15 billion economic toll?- In 1976, famously hot European summer gave hints about intense heatwave, now deadly warning about global warming issued as weather scientists predict dangerous new pattern
- France faces record nuclear shortfall amid heat, drought & jellyfish invasion
- Tokyo used rooftop rainwater and AI-powered spraying to fight extreme urban heat; study finds potential to cool buildings and cut air-conditioning demand and reducing the intensity of heat wavesRooftop rainwater harvesting: Tokyo's rooftops may offer a new strategy for extreme heat management. Rainwater harvesting and roof sprinkli...10 Aug, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Austrian researchers 3D-printed porous ceramic cubes for passive cooling; one water-filled prototype cooled nearby air by nearly 7°C without electricityResearchers from Austria have created groundbreaking 3D-printed ceramic cubes designed for passive cooling applications. Utilizing the prin...10 Aug, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature recordEurope is experiencing its fifth heat wave this season with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. The United Kingdom and France are p...10 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Europe’s economy faces the hard reality of climate change this summerThe intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe this summer are leaving deep economic scars. With soaring temperatures and severe drought hamp...10 Aug, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Mark Twain, 'Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get' teaches timeless lesson on expectations, reality, true meaning of life's unpredictabilityQuote of the day by Mark Twain carries a broader philosophical message. Human beings naturally seek certainty. We like schedules, predictio...08 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
- Rooftop rainwater could help cities stay cooler and cut heatwave days, study findsCollecting rainwater and spraying it on rooftops may cool cities during heatwaves. This system uses evaporative cooling to lower roof tempe...08 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- This summer isn't breaking heat records - yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists sayWith a formidable El Nino set to escalate global temperatures, the weather patterns we rely on are likely to be severely altered. Experts w...07 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alertItaly issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, whil...06 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the USAmericans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nearly all households ...06 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Rs 9 lakh ‘human refrigerator’ from Japan can cool your body faster than traditional ACsIn a bid to combat extreme temperatures, a Japanese firm has unveiled an innovative 'human refrigerator' booth. This cutting-edge stainless...05 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Harsh Goenka shares Japan's concept of putting humans inside fridges to beat extreme summer heat, wants them on street corners across India: What is it?Japan has introduced personal cooling booths to combat extreme summer heat. These "human fridges" rapidly lower body temperature after prol...03 Aug, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
- Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western USA significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing ...02 Aug, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
- Extreme heat can erase hundreds of thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World BankIndian cities face significant job losses due to extreme heat by 2050. Extreme heat already costs South Asia millions of jobs annually. Ris...01 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
- Heat to hit jobs across Indian cities: World BankExtreme heat could make outdoor work increasingly unsafe across Indian cities, leading to significant job-equivalent labour losses and econ...31 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
- Heat dome set to scorch western US - Here's how to stay safe and protect yourself during the blistering heatA powerful heat dome is intensifying over the western United States. This system is expected to bring the hottest temperatures of the year ...31 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Bees changed their behavior quietly as millions of Americans struggled with some of the hottest temperatures and record heat dome; this simple insect prepared for a storm humans did not see comingA powerful heat dome in July 2026 stressed honeybee colonies across America. Bees exhibit advanced environmental sensing, adjusting behavio...30 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
- US Heat Advisory Today (July 27): Heat warnings issued across multiple states as temperatures soar above 100°FA dangerous heat wave grips large parts of the United States with high heat index values. North Texas and the Chicago metropolitan area fac...27 Jul, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
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