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France estimates up to 35,000 summer heat deaths since 2014

Between 30,000 and 35,000 people have died from the effects of summer heat in France since 2014, the country's public health agency said in an estimate released Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekJun 23rd, 2023

How to Stay Hydrated During a Summer Heatwave, According to Experts

The amount of water and electrolytes needed for proper hydration vary from person to person.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

How Extreme Heat Harms Planes, Trains, Water Mains and Other Crucial Infrastructure

Scorching temperatures are further burdening an already-troubled infrastructure system across much of the U.S. in ways people are still learning to recognize.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Overdose Deaths Are Finally Starting to Decline. Here’s Why.

Opioid overdoses have fallen since their pandemic peak, according to new data from the past few months.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Most existing heat wave indices fail to capture heat wave severity, experts report

Even though climate change is bringing more frequent and severe heat waves, there is no standard, global way to measure heat-wave severity, and existing indices have different thresholds for defining dangerous heat-stress conditions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

10 years later, is Michael Bay’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot any good?

In 2014, the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie produced by Michael Bay was a late-summer hit. Ten years later, does it hold up?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Tribit StormBox Speaker review: Simple, yet solid summer speaker

The Tribit StormBox Flow is a good Bluetooth speaker option inside and outside the house.Tribit StormBox Flow reviewIt's summer, and the Bluetooth speaker is now a must-have an accessory for any lively group gathering. The Flow is a medium-sized spea.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

More than 120 people died in Tokyo from heatstroke in July as average temperatures hit record highs

More than 120 people died of heatstroke in the Tokyo metropolitan area in July, when the nation's average temperature hit record highs and heat warnings were in effect much of the month, Japanese authorities said Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Antarctic heat, wild Australian winter: What"s happening to the weather, what it means for the rest of the year

Australia's south and east have seen freezing temperatures and wild weather this winter. At the same time, the continent as a whole—and the globe—have continued to warm......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Olympic arson attacks highlight growing danger of low-tech terrorism on public transit systems

As the Olympic torch was carried toward Paris for the 2024 Summer Games, flames of another kind were causing concern for the city's security chiefs. On the eve of the July 26 opening ceremony, a series of arson attacks disrupted travel into the capit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

CrowdStrike claps back at Delta, says airline rejected offers for help

Delta is creating a "misleading narrative," according to CrowdStrike's lawyers. Enlarge / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Travelers from France wait on their delayed flight on the check-in floor of the Delta Air Lines terminal.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

How to Stop Wildfire Smoke Damaging Your Health

Smoke from fires is linked to thousands of premature deaths every year, and is a growing health threat as widespread blazes becomes more common......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024

Get 4 Apple AirTags for just $75.99 at Amazon

Apple AirTags are back down to record low prices, with the 4-pack dropping to $75.99 at Amazon and a single pack discounted to $23.99.Save on AirTags at Amazon this weekend.Whether you're about to embark on one last summer trip or if you're getting r.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Machine learning discovers "hidden-gem" materials for heat-free gas separation

Chemical separation, including gas separation, is a common process that is required for manufacturing and research. It accounts for a whopping 15% of U.S. energy consumption and produces millions of tons of carbon emissions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO

Heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Japan sees hottest July since records began

Japan sweltered through its hottest July since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, as extreme heat waves fueled by climate change engulfed many parts of the globe......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Grab a JBL Bluetooth speaker while this summer deal lasts

The JBL Flip 6 is super rugged, stylish, and easy to use. It's on sale now at Crutchfield for a great discount. Here's why it's worth it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

30 dead, dozens missing after torrential rain in central China

Torrential rains in China have killed at least 30 people and left dozens more missing, state media said Thursday, as the country grinds through another summer of extreme weather......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Extreme heat claims 175,000 lives a year in Europe: WHO

Extreme heat kills over 175,000 people a year in Europe, where temperatures are rising quicker than the rest of the globe, the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch said Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Wildfires encroach on homes near Denver as heat hinders fight

A wildfire on the edge of metro Denver crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes, but authorities said Thursday morning they were hopeful to save hundreds of threatened residences as they grapple with sweltering temperatures and firefighters suf.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

5 great (HBO) Max movies you need to watch in the summer

Five (HBO) Max movies that are perfect to watch in summer include a superhero origin story and a supernatural thriller......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024