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HEATWAVE RESEARCH
In 1981, climate researchers began tracking hourly temperatures that would eventually span 43 years of global data. 47 years later, their projections show hot days could contain more than 4 extra hours of extreme heat, revealing risks daily averages miss- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwaves
- Global Markets: Hotter Europe isn't cooling investor fervor for stocks
- A massive jellyfish swarm clogged cooling-water filters at France’s Gravelines nuclear plant, forcing three reactors offline and cutting output at a fourthA French nuclear facility faced major shutdowns as massive jellyfish invaded its cooling systems, resembling an incident from last year. Th...14 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2024, passengers endured 3.5 hours inside a Boeing 777 without air conditioning while it sat on the Athens tarmac. The incident revealed how little aviation law specifically protects travelers from extreme cabin temperaturesBoeing 777 Athens heat incident: A flight delay in Athens turned into a dire situation for passengers aboard a Boeing 777, who endured swel...13 Aug, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...13 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- 2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's whyCalifornia anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and ...12 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- Offline vs Online: Appliance brands change models to ease discount warManufacturers are now selling distinct product versions online and in physical stores. This strategy aims to reduce conflicts arising from ...12 Aug, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Can chalk replace air conditioning? France is putting the idea to the testFrance is experiencing a surge in demand for crushed chalk as a cooling solution. This traditional cleaning powder is applied to windows, r...30 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- Pyrocumulonimbus: France-Spain wildfires are creating rare 'fire clouds' that spark their own lightningPyrocumulonimbus Cloud Formation: Fierce wildfires in southwest France generated towering storm clouds, a phenomenon called pyrocumulonimbu...28 Jul, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- Europe races to contain mega wildfires as fresh heatwave threatens France and SpainFirefighters in France and Spain are battling massive wildfires that have displaced over 320,000 people and threatened Bordeaux as another ...27 Jul, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier invented modern air conditioning after Florida doctor John Gorrie's decades-old cooling idea paved the wayIn 1902, engineer Willis Carrier created the first modern air conditioning system to solve a printing company's humidity problem, forever c...27 Jul, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- In 2006, a record-breaking heatwave pushed New England's power grid to its limit. A decision made years later is now saving people up to $149 million during extreme summer heatNew England's electricity grid faced challenges during a 2006 heatwave and investments in rooftop solar panels began around 2008 to 2010. T...26 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- Roberto, Nelson and Eleanor: As wildfires intensify, Spain is relying on an unexpected firefighting team of rescue donkeys to stop deadly forest fires naturally—and Canada is exploring the same solutionA Spanish region is using rescued donkeys to prevent devastating wildfires because these animals graze on dry vegetation, creating natural ...25 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- 2026 Super El Nino forecast: Is a powerful climate event expected? Here's what experts say2026 Super El Niño forecast: Scientists closely monitor the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) for signs of a potential super El Niño. The...23 Jul, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
- Jitendra Singh releases Rs 1,500 crore under third phase of Biomedical Research Career ProgrammeUnion Minister Jitendra Singh released fifteen hundred crore rupees for the Biomedical Research Career Programme. This funding supports out...15 Jul, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data showsA European heatwave in late June caused over ten thousand excess deaths. Most of these fatalities occurred among individuals aged sixty-fiv...13 Jul, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
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