The dry summer has reduced hydropower in Norway, threatened nuclear reactors in France and crimped coal transport in Germany. And that’s on top of Russian gas cuts.
Tag: Wildfires
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Wildfires Rip Through France Again Amid New Heat Wave
In the southwest, a blaze that started in July has reignited because of the heat and the dry air, scorching an additional 26 square miles of bushes and forest.
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Climate Change Threatens Summer Stages and Outdoor Performances
In the West, wildfires are stopping shows. Extreme heat has led to cancellations in the South. And changing weather patterns are hobbling performances in the Northeast.
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Can Fire Smoke Cause Lung Cancer?
And how does the risk compare with inhaling smoke from cigarettes?
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McKinney Fire Kills Thousands of Fish
Flash floods last week pushed burned soil, rocks and downed timber into the river, killing off, according to local tribal leaders, thousands of fish.