heatwaves
Posts tagged “heatwaves”
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Why Do Heatwaves Cause Power Outages?
Why do heatwaves cause power outages? AC demand, overheated transformers, sagging lines, plant cooling constraints, solar ramps, and thin grid margins.
Jul 7, 2026·scienceWet Bulb Temperature: Why Humid Heat Turns Deadly
Wet bulb temperature explains why humid heat can turn dangerous fast: sweat stops cooling, 35 C becomes a hard limit, and WBGT shows real risk right now.
Jun 29, 2026·scienceWhy No AC in Europe? Heat, Homes, and Habits
Why no AC in Europe? Mild summers, old buildings, energy prices, culture, and policy made cooling rare, but hotter heatwaves are changing the math for homes.
Jun 29, 2026·climate