Greece: Woman dies in massive forest fire outside Athens | International

Greece: Woman dies in massive forest fire outside Athens | International

The worst forest fire of the year in Greece has claimed one life, as the flames continued to burn on the outskirts of Athens on Tuesday. The situation has improved considerably in recent hours, as the winds have become milder and the efforts of firefighters have helped to reduce the intensity of the fire. Authorities … Read more

Heatwave: Weather service expects maximum temperatures of up to 37 degrees and storms

Heatwave: Weather service expects maximum temperatures of up to 37 degrees and storms

With a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees, Monday was the hottest day of the year so far in Germany. The German Weather Service (DWD) registered the preliminary value in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler in Rhineland-Palatinate. This exceeded the previous high in 2024 – on July 30, meteorologists measured 35.4 degrees in Müllheim in Baden-Württemberg. The heat record … Read more

Heat warning for the north: Today it will be humid and hot | NDR.de – News – Lower Saxony

Heat warning for the north: Today it will be humid and hot | NDR.de – News – Lower Saxony

Status: 13.08.2024 00:01 It will be hot again in the north today. Temperatures of up to 34 degrees are possible in some places. The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a heat warning for Lower Saxony and Hamburg. The reason for the current high temperatures is the humid, warm air that is flowing from southern … Read more

Weather today Sunday August 11: tropical wave will cause heavy rains and hail in 24 states

Weather today Sunday August 11: tropical wave will cause heavy rains and hail in 24 states

Written in NATIONAL he 11/8/2024 · 07:51 hs If you were planning to go out and enjoy some rest today, don’t forget to check the weather forecast because today, Sunday, August 11, it is expected that the Tropical wave number 15, a potential cyclone, as well as the Mexican monsoon will cause rain, lightning and … Read more

The Civil Defense of the Campania Region has issued a weather warning for “heat waves”

The Civil Defense of the Campania Region has issued a weather warning for “heat waves”

The Civil Protection Action Center of the Campania Region, considering the current weather conditions, has issued a warning for “Heat Waves” from 12pm tomorrow, Saturday 10th August to 2pm Monday 12th August. The emergency applies to the entire regional area where the temperature is expected to be higher than the average seasonal values ​​of 5÷7 … Read more

It’s time to meet the Arizona Corporation Commission

It’s time to meet the Arizona Corporation Commission

Vianey Olivarria | Arizona Spark, Opinion Esperanza Zavala fits all the criteria for a utility customer wronged by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). She is a Latina customer of Arizona Public Services (APS) in hot downtown Phoenix, has solar panels on her roof that contribute to the grid, and knows nothing about the ACC. According … Read more

When does sport become dangerous in hot weather?

When does sport become dangerous in hot weather?

Status: 07.08.2024 13:13 Jogging, hiking, playing tennis – many people have time for this, especially on vacation. But in high temperatures this can be a challenge for the body. Athletes should pay attention to this. By Anna Küch and Constanze Alvarez, SWR During their summer vacation, many people finally have more time for sports. But … Read more

Portugal faces the combination of aging and energy insecurity – rts.ch

Portugal faces the combination of aging and energy insecurity – rts.ch

Portugal faces a dual threat: an ageing population and poorly insulated housing stock. This combination is problematic, especially during periods of rising temperatures, as is currently the case. This is particularly evident in Lisbon, where a quarter of the population is already over 65. According to the latest Eurostat report, Portugal is the fastest-aging country … Read more

Sports training in the heat: dangerous or effective?

Sports training in the heat: dangerous or effective?

30 degrees in the shade, the sun is beating down on the field. The beach volleyball players at the university’s central sports facility in Munich’s Olympic Park lie exhausted on the lawn. Jan is studying sports science in the fourth semester. Playing in the heat stressed him: “You can’t do it anymore, your lungs burn, … Read more