"It"s horrible": Spain sweats through day 2 of heatwave
Spain issued "extreme" danger alerts over scorching temperatures in three regions Tuesday as firefighters said a blaze that had raged for days in the Canary Islands had almost burnt itself out......»»
Spain in grip of heatwave as France braces for soaring temperatures
Spain was on Monday already in the grips of a heatwave expected to reach "extreme" levels, and France is bracing for one, too, as meteorologists blame the unusually high seasonal temperatures on global warming......»»
Southwestern US on alert for dangerous heatwave
A large swathe of the southwestern United States was on alert Thursday for a potentially deadly heatwave that could push temperatures as high as 47 degrees celsius (117 Fahrenheit) over the coming days......»»
Spain searches for wounded bear and cub after brutal attack
Spanish authorities are trying to find a brown bear and her cub which were separated after a brutal attack by a male bear that was caught on camera by two onlookers......»»
Famous rock art cave in Spain was used by ancient humans for more than 50,000 years
A cave in southern Spain was used by ancient humans as a canvas for artwork and as a burial place for over 50,000 years, according to a study published June 1, 2022, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by José Ramos-Muñoz of the University of Cadiz.....»»
Spain To Invest $13 Billion To Build Microchip Industry
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced plans to invest $13.2 billion to build microchips in the country and "help reduce the dependence of Span and the European Union on other suppliers," reports the Associated Press. From the report: Speaking i.....»»
Statistical physics rejects theory of "two Ukraines"
When reading news and analyses of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, researchers in Spain perceived many conflicting messages being transmitted. The most notable one is the theory of "two Ukraines" or the existence of ideologically pro-West and pro-Rus.....»»
Pakistan Hits 120F as Climate Trends Drive Spring Heatwave
An anonymous reader shares a report: Spring has brought remarkably extreme heat to India and Pakistan this year. Unusually extensive heatwaves have followed one after another since March and are continuing well into May. The situation presents a conu.....»»
Pakistan hits 120°F as climate trends drive spring heatwave
Rapid analysis shows situation would be unlikely without global warming. Enlarge (credit: Chuchart Duangdaw) Spring has brought remarkably extreme heat to India and Pakistan this year. Unusually extensive heatwaves have follow.....»»
A new tool to verify the geographical origins of virgin olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most prestigious agri-foods in Spain and it is the base of the Mediterranean diet. Adulteration and commercial fraud cases occur when it comes to the origin and varieties of a product with such an economic and business interes.....»»
Monkeypox outbreak erupts; US, UK, Spain, Portugal, and more report cases
It's not a virus that spreads easily, but quiet transmission has experts concerned. Enlarge / A 2003 photo of the arms and legs of a 4-year-old girl infected with monkeypox in Liberia. (credit: Getty | BSIP) A growing outbrea.....»»
Waiting for the water train in scorching India
Afroz misses school every day to spend hours waiting with a handcart full of containers for a special train bringing precious water to people suffering a heatwave in India's desert state of Rajasthan......»»
New Study Lays Out Hidden Backstory Behind Deadly Pacific Northwest Heatwave
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: Last summer, a deadly wave of heat struck the Pacific Northwest, causing temperatures to soar more than 30 degrees Fahrenheit above normal and killing more than a thousand people. A new study has unc.....»»
South Asia pummelled by heatwave that hits 50C in Pakistan
South Asia was in the grip of an extreme heatwave on Friday, with parts of Pakistan reaching a temperature of 50 degrees Celsius as officials warned of acute water shortages and a health threat......»»
Climate breakdown: Even if we miss the 1.5°C target we must still fight to prevent every single increment of warming
Is it game over for our attempts to avert dangerous climate change? For millions of people in India and Pakistan the answer is clearly yes as they continue to suffer from a record-breaking spring heatwave that is testing the limits of human survivabi.....»»
Every heatwave enhanced by climate change: experts
All heatwaves today bear the unmistakable and measurable fingerprint of global warming, top experts on quantifying the impact of climate change on extreme weather said Wednesday......»»
India relaxes environment rules for coal mines, citing heatwave
India has relaxed environmental compliance rules for coal mines seeking to ramp up production as power outages exacerbate a sweltering heatwave, a government notice showed......»»
India, Pakistan must brace for even worse heatwaves
The devastating heatwave that gripped India and Pakistan over the last two months is unprecedented, but worse—perhaps far worse—is on the horizon as climate change continues apace, top climate scientists told AFP......»»
Thirsty birds struggle to survive in scorching Indian heat
A volunteer scoops up a fledgling kite lying nearly immobile on a scorching Indian sidewalk as the relentless sun beats down on its feathers—one of countless birds struggling to endure an unbearable heatwave......»»
Quick fixes to your biggest style dilemmas now that you’re going out again
After a few years of living in sweats, thinking about what to wear for events outside of streaming movies on your couch can be intimidating. Elastic waistbands are great, but buttoning up a shirt is worth the extra effort. With traveling and going ou.....»»
Punishing heat wave in India reaches 115 degrees, part of a "hotter and more dangerous world"
A punishing month-long heatwave across Asia is pushing temperatures in India and Pakistan above 110 degrees, with some areas hitting as high as 115 degrees......»»