#heat-waves

#heat-waves

In Gaza, summer brings thirst, hunger, and grief as the land has transformed into an open-air furnace without water, shade, or escape from intense heat.

The growth in electricity demand from data centers is threatening the South's transition away from fossil fuels and toward clean energy. Current projections indicate an increase in reliance on fossil fuels, further raising carbon emissions.

Seasonal forecasts suggest a hotter-than-average summer for Germany, with temperatures rising significantly from July to September, leading to potential health and environmental impacts.

Air conditioning is not the most climate friendly solution. It's energy intensive, using a lot more electricity than fans, putting strain on the fossil fuel electricity grid.

The city's Emergency Management Department has initiated a request for houses of worship to become Cooling Centers this summer, thereby providing critical relief to vulnerable residents.

The record-setting heat waves have brought about severe health implications, with over 1,300 deaths reported during the Hajj pilgrimage alone as temperatures soared to 52C.