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Int'l Business Times
an hour ago
- Climate
- Int'l Business Times
Europe Bakes In Summer's First Heatwave As Continent Warms
Southern Europeans braced Saturday for the first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world's fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red. Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City's many tourists and Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican alike towards the Italian capital's 2,500 public fountains for refreshment. With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C (104F), authorities in the country's second-largest city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat. Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires, with 42C (108F) expected in the capital Lisbon, while visitors to -- and protesters against -- Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos's Friday wedding in Venice likewise sweltered under the summer sun. "I try not to think about it, but I drink a lot of water and never stay still, because that's when you get sunstroke," Sriane Mina, an Italian student, told AFP on Friday in Venice. Scientists have long warned that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe's ever-hotter and increasingly common blistering summer heatwaves a direct result of that warming. The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday. Spain, which has in past years seen a series of deadly summer blazes ravaging the Iberian peninsula, is expecting peak temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) across most of the country. According to the Spanish meteorological agency, temperatures may even register 42C (108F) in some areas, including the Guadalquivir, Guadiana, and Tagus regions. The past three years have been the hottest in Spain's history. With peaks of 39C (102F) expected in Naples and Palermo, Sicily has ordered a ban on outdoor work in the hottest hours of the day, as has the Liguria region in northern Italy. The country's trade unions are campaigning to extend the measure to other parts of the country. In Nice, on the French Riviera, nearly 250 portable fans have been distributed to schools over the past two weeks to help cope with the heat. The heatwave comes hot on the heels of a series of tumbling records for extreme heat, including Europe's hottest March ever, according to the EU's Copernicus climate monitor. As a result of the planet's warming, extreme weather events including hurricanes, droughts, floods and heatwaves like this weekend's have become more frequent and intense, scientists warn. By some estimates 2024, the hottest year in recorded history so far, saw worldwide disasters that cost more than $300 billion. Scientists warn that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is causing ever-hotter summers AFP Tourists by the Bridge of Sighs in Venice walking in the heat AFP
Local Spain
an hour ago
- Climate
- Local Spain
Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms
Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City's many tourists and Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican alike towards the Italian capital's 2,500 public fountains for refreshment. With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C (104F), authorities in the country's second-largest city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat. Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires, with 42C (108F) expected in the capital Lisbon, while visitors to -- and protesters against -- Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos's Friday wedding in Venice likewise sweltered under the summer sun. "I try not to think about it, but I drink a lot of water and never stay still, because that's when you get sunstroke," Sriane Mina, an Italian student, told AFP on Friday in Venice. Scientists have long warned that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe's ever-hotter and increasingly common blistering summer heatwaves a direct result of that warming. The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday. Spain, which has in past years seen a series of deadly summer blazes ravaging the Iberian peninsula, is expecting peak temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) across most of the country. Outdoor work ban According to the Spanish meteorological agency, temperatures may even register 42C (108F) in some areas, including the Guadalquivir, Guadiana, and Tagus regions. The past three years have been the hottest in Spain's history. With peaks of 39C (102F) expected in Naples and Palermo, Sicily has ordered a ban on outdoor work in the hottest hours of the day, as has the Liguria region in northern Italy. The country's trade unions are campaigning to extend the measure to other parts of the country. In Nice, on the French Riviera, nearly 250 portable fans have been distributed to schools over the past two weeks to help cope with the heat. The heatwave comes hot on the heels of a series of tumbling records for extreme heat, including Europe's hottest March ever, according to the EU's Copernicus climate monitor. As a result of the planet's warming, extreme weather events including hurricanes, droughts, floods and heatwaves like this weekend's have become more frequent and intense, scientists warn. By some estimates 2024, the hottest year in recorded history so far, saw worldwide disasters that cost more than $300 billion.
France 24
an hour ago
- Climate
- France 24
Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms
Temperatures are set to rise to 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) in Rome, driving the Eternal City's many tourists and Catholic pilgrims to the Vatican alike towards the Italian capital's 2,500 public fountains for refreshment. With residents of the southern French port city of Marseille expected to have to cope with temperatures flirting with 40C (104F), authorities in the country's second-largest city ordered public swimming pools to be made free of charge to help residents beat the Mediterranean heat. Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires, with 42C (108F) expected in the capital Lisbon, while visitors to -- and protesters against -- Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos's Friday wedding in Venice likewise sweltered under the summer sun. "I try not to think about it, but I drink a lot of water and never stay still, because that's when you get sunstroke," Sriane Mina, an Italian student, told AFP on Friday in Venice. Scientists have long warned that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe's ever-hotter and increasingly common blistering summer heatwaves a direct result of that warming. The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday. Spain, which has in past years seen a series of deadly summer blazes ravaging the Iberian peninsula, is expecting peak temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) across most of the country. Outdoor work ban According to the Spanish meteorological agency, temperatures may even register 42C (108F) in some areas, including the Guadalquivir, Guadiana, and Tagus regions. The past three years have been the hottest in Spain's history. With peaks of 39C (102F) expected in Naples and Palermo, Sicily has ordered a ban on outdoor work in the hottest hours of the day, as has the Liguria region in northern Italy. The country's trade unions are campaigning to extend the measure to other parts of the country. In Nice, on the French Riviera, nearly 250 portable fans have been distributed to schools over the past two weeks to help cope with the heat. The heatwave comes hot on the heels of a series of tumbling records for extreme heat, including Europe's hottest March ever, according to the EU's Copernicus climate monitor. As a result of the planet's warming, extreme weather events including hurricanes, droughts, floods and heatwaves like this weekend's have become more frequent and intense, scientists warn. By some estimates 2024, the hottest year in recorded history so far, saw worldwide disasters that cost more than $300 billion.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
KCK Fire Department talk fireworks safety after two children seriously injured
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Many of this weekend's celebrations will begin at roadside fireworks stands. Legal fireworks sales begin early Sunday morning for buyers in Kansas City, Kansas, and continue through the evening of July 4. That's why Wyandotte County safety officials are reminding people to be smart during celebrations. Tariffs may lead to more expensive fireworks across the metro this year On Friday morning, a special demonstration with KCK firefighters took the stage at the department's downtown headquarters, designed to remind the public carelessness with fireworks can be dangerous. Fire department leaders say 2024's fireworks season included more than 100 serious injuries across the metro. During Friday's demonstration, KCK Acting Fire Marshal Brian Hendon used an uncooked hotdog and a sparkler, exposing the meat to the flame. It showed how quickly skin can burn. Sparklers can burn as hot as 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. KCK Fire officials share these recommendations for fireworks safety: Never drink alcohol while using fireworks Keep a nearby water source to use in an emergency Never shoot fireworks at or from a moving car If a firework doesn't go off while burning, don't pick it up Avoid homes and businesses Don't attempt to tamper with prepackaged fireworks in an effort to make your own 'I hate to use the word bomb, but that's essentially what you're making. Now, you've exponentially made a much bigger device that you have no idea what's going to happen,' Hendon said. Where to watch fireworks in the Kansas City-area this year Last Sunday night, . A fire department spokesperson said they may have been using illegal fireworks. Hendon said they're now stable, and the case remains under investigation. Last year, metro emergency rooms were busy treating burn and blast injuries to eyes and hands. The University of Kansas Health System treated 49 of those cases. St. Luke's Health System, University Health and Advent Health/Shawnee Mission combined to treat an additional 23 patients. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android 'Following important safety advice when using fireworks can definitely prevent injuries,' Dr. Adam Algren, University Health Chair of Emergency Medicine, said. 'Unfortunately, we don't see many people practice recommended safety tips as often as we would like.' Hendon wants to remind fireworks users that bottle rockets remain illegal in Wyandotte County. If you're caught using them, you could be fined for it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Watch: Paris hit by deadly thunderstorms; floodwaters rise near Eiffel Tower
Severe thunderstorms and heavy have battered Paris since Wednesday, leading to flooding and damage across the city. Several videos have gone viral on social media showing Paris drenched in rain. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now One trending clip captured the iconic Eiffel Tower illuminated as floodwaters blocked nearby roads and people ran for cover from the downpour. Violent storms rip through Paris • FRANCE 24 English French media reported that a 12-year-old boy was killed in Piquecos, while a 59-year-old man riding a motorcycle died after crashing into a tree knocked down by the storm. Emergency responders were engaged with calls, receiving over 300 requests for help and carrying out around 30 weather-related rescues. Nearly 120 firefighters were deployed overnight to handle the numerous incidents, according to Fox News. The powerful storms came during an intense heat wave in central France. Temperatures at Paris-Orly Airport reached 99 degrees Fahrenheit before quickly dropping as the thunderstorms rolled in.
