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A new study in Nature Climate Change analyzes extreme heat on an hourly basis, finding that the number of hot hours is increasing faster than hot days, with the strongest trends in the tropics and at night, and greater exposure for those born in 2023.
Japan unveils a $9,000 'human fridge' wearable device that cools the body in 10 minutes during extreme heat.
Europe's record-breaking heat wave is causing power plant shutdowns, particularly nuclear plants in France that rely on river water for cooling, while also reducing output from hydro, coal, and gas plants, straining the grid as demand for cooling surges.
A study by World Weather Attribution warns that one in four matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be played in temperatures exceeding safety limits due to climate change, with cities like Miami, Kansas City, and Dallas facing particularly high risks.