Tag: #heatwave

Researchers estimate 50,391 heat-related deaths across 30 European countries in summer 2026

Researchers estimate heat caused about 50,391 deaths across 854 European cities in summer 2026; roughly two-thirds tied to human-caused warming.

#climatechange, #heatwave, #publichealth, #europe

August 2026 Tied as Warmest Month on Record as U.S. Logs Hottest Meteorological Summer

Copernicus and NOAA report August 2026 tied as the warmest month globally while the contiguous U.S. experienced its hottest June–August on record amid a strong El Niño.

#climate, #elnino, #heatwave, #climatechange

DOE Authorizes SPP to Run Backup Generators, Including at Data Centers, During Heat Wave

On July 26 the Energy Department authorized Southwest Power Pool to dispatch generators and tap data‑center backup power to maintain reliability during a heat wave.

#doe, #spp, #powergrid, #heatwave