AI used to reduce extreme heat
Rainwater collected from rooftops could be used to lower urban temperatures
Tag: heatwaves
Heatwaves expose nuclear power’s water risk
As river levels drop in heatwaves, many nuclear plants can't cool or discharge water so…
England’s not in drought… but it’s on its way without rain soon
Country has had less than 1mm of rain in the past week with 40% of population under water bans
Climate-driven heat intensifies Europe’s drought
Hotter air makes drought across Europe worse, threatening water supplies, food production and…
Thames Water ban kicks in as huge swathes of south face supply pressure
Millions across London and the south east now under restrictions as reservoir levels plummet…
Plants are heating up hampering their ability to capture carbon
US scientists say plants cannot photosynthesise effectively in continued heat and that means…
Make Big Oil pay for Europe’s heat protection, campaigners demand
As heatwaves continue should fossil fuel companies have to pay for mitigation and adaptation?
Heatwaves leave grid facing double dilemma
Hotter summers will lead to massive demands for cooling while generation falls says Ordnance…
Too hot to handle – homes roast in heatwaves
The number of overheating homes nearly double in five years as heatwaves become the norm
Heat pump grants barely used as Britain swelters
Public not engaging with heat pump offers despite the fact they can cool homes in heatwaves too
