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Extreme heat caused the failure of power grids worldwide
Extreme heat caused the failure of power grids worldwide

As temperatures rise, networks must be more resilient, including storage, to cope with demand surges and supply disruptions

Three regions of Ukraine are developing measures to adapt to heat
Three regions of Ukraine are developing measures to adapt to heat

Their implementation will require significant funds

Mobile "climate islands" will save Spaniards from the heat
Mobile "climate islands" will save Spaniards from the heat

The project has a budget of €400,000

2024 may be the hottest year for the world – scientists
2024 may be the hottest year for the world – scientists

They estimate the probability of this at 95%

The world is not ready for forest fires caused by climate change – experts
The world is not ready for forest fires caused by climate change – experts

As they become more and more powerful, firefighting ceases to help

80% of the world's people want governments to take more decisive action on climate change
80% of the world's people want governments to take more decisive action on climate change

Even more – 86% – want their countries to put aside geopolitical differences and work together on issues affecting our planet

Dengue fever is spreading rapidly across Europe due to climate change
Dengue fever is spreading rapidly across Europe due to climate change

The West Nile virus also demonstrates the dynamics of reaching new European territories

Giant viruses could help slow rapid melting of Arctic ice
Giant viruses could help slow rapid melting of Arctic ice

Scientists are currently working on confirming their hypothesis

The world is on “the road to climate hell” – UN Secretary General
The world is on “the road to climate hell” – UN Secretary General

Scientists also warn about the catastrophic consequences of global warming

EarthCARE satellite launched into space to study the effect of clouds on climate
EarthCARE satellite launched into space to study the effect of clouds on climate

It will also measure radiation emitted from the Earth's surface and atmosphere