Keywords: Heatwaves


Natural tree mortality surges across France as climate stress intensifies, study finds

Natural tree mortality has risen sharply across France over the past decade, with researchers linking the trend to the cumulative effects of increasingly frequent climate anomalies and warning that the record heatwaves of 2026 are likely to accelerate forest decline. The findings, published in the scientific......

Heatwaves challenge AI infrastructure as data centers face growing climate risks

As extreme heat becomes more frequent across Europe and other parts of the world, the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is bringing a new challenge into focus: protecting the data centers that power the AI revolution. Industry experts warn that climate change is becoming a major operational......

Rising Heatwaves Reshape Global Electricity Demand and Strain Energy Systems

Rising global temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves are expected to significantly reshape electricity demand worldwide, placing growing pressure on power systems, according to warnings from major financial institutions. Experts highlight that the surge in extreme heat is directly increasing......

Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, raising concerns over extreme summer heat

Global ocean surface temperatures reached unprecedented levels in June 2026, reinforcing scientific concerns that the coming months could bring even more intense heatwaves and climate disruptions, according to the European Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The agency reported that the global......

Europe’s extreme summer weather triggers €43bn in losses, with risks set to rise

Europe’s violent summer of extreme weather has inflicted short-term economic losses of at least €43 billion, according to a new analysis by economists from the University of Mannheim and the European Central Bank. The figure, equivalent to 0.26% of the EU’s economic output in 2024, is......

Wildfire near Marseille disrupts flights and transport as flames spread rapidly

A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille temporarily shut down the city’s airport on Tuesday, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays as flames approached dangerously close to the runways. Marseille Provence Airport suspended operations around midday, leaving travelers stranded and airlines......

Morocco's electricity demand surges as heatwaves drive air conditioning usage

Morocco's electricity grid has witnessed a significant surge in demand, peaking at around 7.0 gigawatts on June 20, attributed to persistent heatwaves that have increased reliance on air conditioning. This figure represents a nearly 5% rise compared to 2024, according to Energy Transition Minister......

Severe thunderstorms to strike Moroccan regions amid ongoing heatwaves

The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has issued an orange-level weather alert, warning of strong thunderstorms expected to hit several regions of the country today. The storms, accompanied by heavy rain, strong winds, and possible hail, are forecast to bring rainfall ranging from 15 to 30......

Europe braces for sweltering heatwave as temperatures soar

Authorities across Southern Europe are implementing emergency measures to combat the season’s first major heatwave, which has sent temperatures skyrocketing across Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. With climate scientists warning of the increasing frequency and intensity of such heat events,......