Heatwave triggers "false autumn" in UK
Searing summer temperatures in the UK have not just parched the earth and dried up rivers, lakes and reservoirs but are also seeing trees shed their leaves early......»»
Data from elephant seals reveal new features of "the Blob" marine heatwave
The North Pacific Blob, a marine heatwave that began in late 2013 and continued through 2015, was the largest and longest-lasting marine heatwave on record. A new study using data collected by elephant seals reveals that in addition to the well docum.....»»
W. Mediterranean hit by "exceptional" heatwave: experts
An "exceptional" marine heatwave is gripping the western Mediterranean with surface temperatures up to five degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than average, according to experts contacted by AFP......»»
Meta considers easing its Covid-19 misinformation policy
Facebook-parent Meta is weighing whether to relax its policies against Covid-19 misinformation, proposing a shift from removing false claims to simply labeling or demoting them......»»
Call for max working temperature cap after EU heatwave deaths
Trade unions called Monday for the European Commission to impose maximum temperature limits for outdoor workers, after three people died while on shift in Madrid during last week's withering heatwave......»»
False balance in news coverage of climate change makes it harder to address crisis
What does media coverage of climate change have in common with coverage of COVID-19? Each has been an example of the media practice of "bothsidesism," whereby journalists strive to present both sides of an issue, even in cases where most credible sou.....»»
WHO says heatwave caused 1,700 deaths in Spain, Portugal
The World Health Organization's European office on Friday said the heatwave baking Europe has caused over 1,700 deaths on the Iberian peninsula alone, calling for joint action to tackle climate change......»»
South Carolina lawmakers want to banish abortion talk from the Internet
Experts say the abortion bill could lead to more states restricting free speech. Enlarge (credit: UCG / Contributor | Universal Images Group) While YouTube has started deleting videos promoting false information on abortion, t.....»»
Abortion: YouTube removes misinformation videos
Videos promoting unsafe abortion methods and false claims are being taken down......»»
UK heatwave: How the fire service will need to prepare as extreme weather events get worse
The UK's record-breaking heatwave made it clear how unprepared much of the country is for extreme weather caused by climate change. There were hundreds of fires reported around the country, making it UK firefighters' busiest day since the second worl.....»»
Human activities increase likelihood of more extreme heatwaves, researchers find
July 19 was the hottest day ever recorded in the United Kingdom, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius (about 104 degrees Fahrenheit). The heatwave serves as an early preview of what climate forecasters theorized will be typical summer weat.....»»
Italy heatwave peaks with 16 cities on red alert as Tuscany burns
Italy faced the hottest day of the current heatwave Friday with red extreme heat warnings issued for 16 cities across the country, as firefighters battled blazes up and down the country......»»
Europe has descended into the age of fire
Climate change primed it, but human migration made Europe’s wildfires catastrophic. Enlarge / A firefighter stands by flames as a wildfire rages in the Monts d'Arree, near Brasparts, Brittany, on July 19, 2022. A heatwave fueling fer.....»»
YouTube will start removing misinformation related to abortion
YouTube on Thursday said it will no longer allow misinformation related to abortion on its platform, including false claims about the safety of the procedure and potentially unsafe instructions about how to self-induce an abortion......»»
Valve Says Don’t Game on the Steam Deck in a Heatwave
Valve has issued an official warning that the Steam Deck won't perform reliably if mercury climbs too high. The post Valve Says Don’t Game on the Steam Deck in a Heatwave appeared first on ExtremeTech......»»
Mortality caused by heatwaves in China has increased since 1979
Since the beginning of the summer in 2022, China has been sweltering under the worst heatwave in decades. A number of people in Zhejiang, Henan, Jiangsu, and Sichuan provinces were diagnosed with thermoplegia, the most severe form of heatstroke, and.....»»
Eve launches new HomeKit motion sensor with Thread, light triggers
The new second-generation Eve Motion HomeKit sensor adds Thread support, an integrated light sensor, and costs less than the previous model.Six years after its original motion sensor was released with HomeKit support, Eve is launching an updated mode.....»»
Fast, uncomplicated, and specific: Diagnosis of prostate cancer from blood samples
Early detection of prostate cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in men, is often achieved with PSA tests. However, this blood test for prostate-specific antigens gives many false positive results, causing unnecessary biopsies and overtreat.....»»
Heatwave forced Google and Oracle to shut down computers
Record temperatures meant some cooling systems failed at the firm's London data centres......»»
Europe counts cost of heatwave as Spain PM says more than 500 died
Spain's prime minister said "more than 500 people died" during a 10-day heatwave as Europe counts the cost of a record period of extreme temperatures......»»
Biden to announce climate action as heatwave hits Europe
US President Joe Biden will announce Wednesday a series of executive measures to combat climate change, in an effort to push forward an environmental agenda stalled by an unsupportive Congress and a conservative Supreme Court......»»