Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat

Autopsies show that the lions suffered from dehydration and multiple organ failure.

Europe’s Hot, Dry Summer Is Straining Its Energy System

Extreme temperatures and low river levels are curbing power supplies.

By Will Mathis

July was France's hottest month ever recorded

According ot the country's weather service, the month was also France's third-driest July on record, with rainfall nearly 70% below average.

Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live

PM Péter Magyar says country nearly forced into decision as extreme heat and low water levels in Danube pose challenges in region Hungary has come “within millimetres” of having to shut down its nuclear power plant overnight, prime minister Péter Magyar said, as low water levels in the Danube continue to pose challenges for countries in south-eastern Europe. “Around 1:30 a.m. we were a few millimetres away from completely shutting down the Paks Power Plant, but then the water level stopped f...

By Jakub Krupa

South Korea’s Lee calls heatwave national disaster, deaths rise to 19

South Korea’s President Lee ‌Jae Myung urged on Tuesday authorities to step up support for people affected by a record heatwave in the country, calling it a national disaster after scorching conditions were blamed for 19 deaths. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Lee ordered officials to take necessary measures to protect the daily lives of people and inspect power systems as demand for air conditioning surges. “An even greater concern is that abnormal weather conditions make it highly likely ⁠th...

By Reuters

South Korea: 16 dead amid record heat wave, President Lee urges action

President Lee Jae Myung called on officials to take prompt action as extreme weather conditions became "normal." Authorities extended their first-ever heat wave warning ⁠for all of Seoul on Tuesday.

Romania, Hungary, France... Europe's nuclear power plants tested by heatwave

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers have ​reduced electricity output and shrunk company earnings, stoking fears about the economic impact of searing heat and erratic rainfall. Governments across Central and Eastern Europe are taking steps to conserve electricity and avert an energy crisis as record low water levels on the Danube River have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.

By FRANCE24

Europe's shrinking rivers have hit shipping, power and tourism

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic impact of prolonged extreme weather

By TOI World Desk

Heat illness cases hit record, two more dead, as Korea swelters

South Korea recorded 186 heat-related illness cases, including two deaths, on Monday, the highest daily figure reported so far this year, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said Tuesday. The figure was nearly five times the 38 cases reported on the same date last year. Both suspected deaths were reported in Wanju, North Jeolla Province. A woman in her 90s was found in a field, while a man in his 80s was found near the side of a road, both after suffering suspected heat-related illne

By The Korea Herald

July was France's hottest month since records began

July was the hottest month ever recorded in France since measurements began in 1900, surpassing previous records set during the heatwaves of August 2003 and July 2006, the country's weather service has said.

Three lions die at Tokyo’s Tama Zoo amid heat wave

Three other lions are currently ill and unable to stand up.

Potato prices set to rise as drought shrinks Irish crop

This year’s main crop is back around 700ha — the lowest in seven years

By Margaret Donnelly

Suspected heatstroke kills three lions at Japan zoo

Three lions die in Japanese zoo from suspected heatstroke

Japan sweltered through its hottest summer on record last year and parts of the country have hit 40 degrees in recent weeks.

Infections worrying Europe: What the new ECDC report shows

From the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to West Nile virus, cholera and Vibrio bacteria in coastal waters, how the ECDC’s summer surveillance map is taking shape The post Infections worrying Europe: What the new ECDC report shows appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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8 MWh Battery Energy Storage System Commissioned

Energy storage systems operated by FEH Solar One Kft., a subsidiary of Futureal Energy Partners, have begun operations at five HelloParks logistics park sites across Maglód, Fót, and Páty in Pest County. Based on the statement released by Futureal Energy Partners on Monday, the green investment project—with a total capacity of 4 megawatts (MW) and […] The post 8 MWh Battery Energy Storage System Commissioned appeared first on Hungary Today.

By MTI-Hungary Today

Extreme heat expands across Romania, red alert extended in west with temperatures up to 41°C

By irina.popescu0

3 lionesses die of suspected heatstroke at Japanese zoo - The Copenhagen Post

3 lionesses die of suspected heatstroke at Japanese zoo  The Copenhagen Post