#heat-waves

#heat-waves

The researchers are not talking about the effects of solar radiation on the skin, but biological aging. Unlike chronological age-that answer that you give when asked how old you are-your biological age reflects how well your cells, tissues, and organs are functioning. Biological age can be calculated by looking at physiological and molecular markers in the body as well as by using various tests, for instance by measuring lung function, cognitive ability, or bone density.

It's almost like a dress rehearsal, a preview, a glimpse of what summers are going to be like in 2050,

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.