Climate
‘Heat apocalypse’: Photos show Europe’s devastating fires as temperatures surge
Dubbed a “heat apocalypse” by one French meteorologist, many nations in Europe are sweltering under record temperatures, causing devastating fires in some parts of the continent. Spain and Portugal have seen over 1,000 deaths in the last week attributed to the weather, according to Reuters. Firefighters in France and Greece have also been out in […]
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UK outlines net-zero aviation plan on hottest-ever day, says travelers can keep flying ‘guilt-free’
U.K. Transport Minister Grant Shapps laid out the government’s approach to reaching net-zero aviation emissions by the middle of the century. Justin Tallis | Afp | Getty Images FARNBOROUGH — The U.K. government on Tuesday published its so-called “Jet Zero” strategy, outlining how the country plans to decarbonize what is seen as one of the fastest-growing […]
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Rolls-Royce and easyJet to test hydrogen combustion engine tech for airplanes
easyJet aircraft photographed at Southend Airport in July 2020. There is excitement in some quarters about hydrogen planes and their potential. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Aerospace giant Rolls-Royce said Tuesday it was pairing up with airline easyJet to develop and test hydrogen combustion engine technology for aircraft. In a statement, […]
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UK shatters record for its hottest day ever with temperatures hitting 104.4 Fahrenheit
U.K. rail services were heavily impacted Monday, with buckled rails reported and overhead wire systems failing in some places. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images LONDON — Britain recorded its hottest-ever day Tuesday, with temperatures hitting a high of 40.2 degrees Celsius (104.4 degrees Fahrenheit) in south England, according to provisional data from […]
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Nuclear power plant lowers output to protect fish as Europe grapples with heatwave
Switzerland’s Beznau nuclear power plant photographed in July 2019. The facility uses the river Aare for cooling. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images A nuclear power plant in Switzerland is lowering its output in order to prevent the river that cools it from hitting temperature levels dangerous to marine life, in the latest example […]
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UK plans $95 million hydrogen gigafactory to produce components for vehicles
A sign for a hydrogen fuel pump at a train refueling station in Germany. Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be used in a number of industries. Krisztian Bocsi | Bloomberg | Getty Images A U.K.-headquartered firm said Monday it was building an £80 million ($95.9 million) “gigafactory” specializing in the manufacture […]
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GM reveals electric Chevrolet Blazer priced starting at $45,000
2024 Chevrolet Blazer SS EV GM DETROIT – General Motors on Monday revealed its new electric Chevrolet Blazer that’s expected to compete against the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model Y crossover EVs. The vehicle marks an important launch for the Detroit automaker in attracting attention and more mainstream consumers to EVs. The 2024 Blazer […]
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Nikola adjourns shareholder meeting, again, as founder Trevor Milton blocks stock-issue plan
CEO and founder of U.S. Nikola, Trevor Milton speaks during presentation of its new full-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell battery trucks in partnership with CNH Industrial, at an event in Turin, Italy December 2, 2019. Massimo Pinca | Reuters Electric truck maker Nikola once again fell short of winning shareholder approval to raise new funds, the […]
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Europe suffers from deadly heat wave as wildfires displace thousands of people
Paramedics help a patient into an ambulance during a heat wave in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, July 18, 2022. Angel Garcia | Bloomberg | Getty Images A deadly heat wave in western Europe has triggered intense wildfires, disrupted transportation and displaced thousands of people as the continent grapples with the impact of climate change. The […]
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Flights suspended at London airport after runway damaged during heat wave
A sign reading “Welcome to Luton” is seen from an aircraft on arrival to Gatwick Airport, London, Britain, May 23, 2022. Tom Nicholson | Reuters Extreme heat in the U.K. on Monday caused runway damage and disrupted military and civilian flying, airport officials said. A heat wave has engulfed much of Western Europe, with temperatures […]
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