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Fresh heat health alert for London as capital faces new heatwave

The yellow alert, issued by the UKHSA, will be in place from Saturday morning to Tuesday evening

Evening Standard · Aug 7

How Scotland's weather will differ from the rest of the UK during heatwave

PARTS of the UK are set to face soaring temperatures after two earlier record-breaking heatwaves – but Scotland is not expected to be impacted as…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7

US cities expand cooling centers but struggle to get people inside

More air-conditioned spaces are open during extreme heat, but distance, stigma and risk perception keep many away

The Guardian - US · Aug 7

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Morbi Shaking Well Explained: Geologists Confirm Groundwater Recharge, 'Not Seismic Activity'

Geologists explain the mysterious shaking of a well in Gujarat as a natural phenomenon caused by heavy monsoon rains, dismissing initial earthquake fears.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

In 2011, New York painted its black rooftops white; monitoring found its average peak summer surface temperature was 43°F lower

New York City tested painting dark rooftops white to combat urban heat. Reflective white paint significantly lowered roof surface temperatures compared to dark surfaces. This simple method reduces heat absorption, benefiting buildings and neighborhoods. Widespread adoption of cool roofs can decrease cooling energy demand across cities. The experiment demonstrated how…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Could England and Wales ever run out of water?

Last month in England was the driest July since records began almost two centuries ago. How concerned should we be?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Italy places all major cities on red alert as heatwave grips Europe

Italy's health ministry placed 27 cities, from Trieste in the country's northeast to Palermo in Sicily, on red alert ahead of the weekend as a blistering heatwave across much of Europe toppled temperature records and disrupted energy and transportation systems in several countries.

France 24 · Aug 7

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Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7

Italy, France, Germany battle extreme heat as Europe faces record temperatures

Italy placed all its major cities under the highest heat alert Thursday as an intense heatwave swept across Europe, setting national temperature records in Austria and Slovakia, fuelling wildfires in France, and disrupting power generation, transport and tourism across the continent.

The Times of India · Aug 7

5 ways to use your dehumidifier to tackle this summer’s humidity, according to Meaco expert

Feeling the humidity? Here’s how to use your dehumidifier to remove it from your home

T3 · Aug 6

My lawn was completely fried after the heatwave — to save it I had to stop making these 3 mistakes

I thought I was helping my scorched lawn, but these 3 common mistakes were keeping it brown. Here’s how to revive your grass after a heatwave.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 6

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Britons taking ‘drastic action’ such as sleeping in kitchen to cope with heat

A study found other people had to use makeshift solutions like taping tin foil, cardboard, or damp sheets to windows.

Evening Standard · Aug 5

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper

Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures

Temperatures in Central Europe have soared to extreme levels again, with Slovakia and Austria both having their hottest day on record

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert

Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40C

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Extreme heat could keep more flights from taking off on time - especially at certain airports

American Airlines recently offered compensation to customers who voluntarily gave up their seats after temperatures reached 114 degrees Fahrenheit

The Times of India · Aug 5

Singapore is planting one million trees to cool its streets, but scientists say the biggest impact could be on air-conditioning bills

As cities across the tropics search for ways to cope with rising temperatures, Singapore has increasingly turned to a familiar, low-tech solution: trees. A specific figure keeps surfacing in planning documents and public discussion: the claim that shading a street with trees can lower street-level temperatures by as much as…

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Evening Standard · Aug 5

When will the next heatwave be? Scorching 34C temperatures to return as London avoids thunderstorms

The mercury is set to rise next week following a short period of cooler weather

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Japan Zoo Reveals First-Ever Lion Deaths From Heat as Summer Temperatures Soar

Three lions at a Tokyo zoo died from suspected heatstroke, highlighting concerns about zoo preparedness for rising temperatures as Japan experiences increasingly severe summers.

The Times of India · Aug 5

North Koreans told to eat dog meat soup to beat summer heat

North Korea’s state media has served up an unusual recipe for beating the summer heat: dog meat soup. The recommendation comes as a severe heatwave grips the Korean peninsula, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in parts of the region.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

London sees more rain as dry spell broken by ‘pathetic’ showers

Showers were reported across parts of southwest and central London as weather changes

The Independent UK · Aug 4

This summer isn't breaking heat records -- yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

With parts of the globe aflame in wildfires, deadly heat waves parking over cities, record hot oceans and a strengthening super El Nino, it seems like we’re baking through the hottest year on record

What Hi-Fi? · Aug 4

Now Playing: beat the heat with the 6 best tracks we have been using to test headphones and hi-fi

You look hot. We can’t fix that.

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

We launched a war on nature. Now we are in a climate war zone

Summer is not what it once was. We have been robbed of one of life’s great joys

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