Environment ❯ Climate Change ❯ Extreme Weather

Heatwaves

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Japan Heatwave Sends More Than 10,000 to Hospital in One Week

Officials say the surge has overwhelmed emergency services and disaster agencies warn extreme heat tied to climate change will likely persist

Texas Grid Hits Preliminary Peak During Heat Wave

France Records 5,764 Excess Deaths in June Heatwave

Provisional Counts Put June Heatwave Deaths Across Europe at More Than 12,000

Neso Orders External Legal Probe After Whistleblowers Say Grid Security Fell Short During Heatwave

France Scales Back Nuclear Output as Rivers Overheat

Heat Forces Tour Stage Cuts as Riders Demand Calendar Change

Germany Says More Than 5,000 People Have Died From Heat in 2026

Western Europe Records Its Hottest June on Record

Senator Brossat Proposes Requisition of Private Air-Conditioned Spaces for Heat Alerts

June Heatwave Causes At Least 3,700 Excess Deaths in Western Europe

Department of Energy Removes About 6,000 Energy Pages After Mayor’s 78°F Advisory

Europe Heat Wave Linked to Climate Change Causes More Than 1,300 Excess Deaths

France Reports About 1,000 Excess Deaths in June Heatwave

Heat Forces Disneyland Paris to Halt Nearly All Outdoor Rides

Western Europe Heatwave Intensified by Human-Caused Warming

Wales Heatwave Triggers Emergency Outreach for People Sleeping Rough

France Records Earliest Nationwide Heatwave as Millions Face Red Alerts

FIA Declares Heat Hazard for Austrian Grand Prix

Octopus Runs High‑Value Saving Session to Cut Peak Power Use