A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
AI:A lethal June heatwave in Belgium and neighboring countries has exposed a catastrophic failure in European infrastructure and readiness, resulting in a significant spike in fatalities. This systemic incompetence in preparing for extreme temperatures serves as an ominous warning for the rest of the continent as new waves of intense heat continue to hammer Europe, highlighting a growing vulnerability across the region's essential systems.Open
About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.
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The river’s water levels have fallen as extreme heat has afflicted Europe, exposing sunken German vessels from World War II that are impeding navigation.
The Rhine conveys vessels and cargo that power European industry. Record low water levels are disrupting supply chains, adding costs and presenting fresh risks to growth.
Although fire weather conditions have greatly improved across the Pacific Northwest, poor air quality will continue due to the wildfire smoke across the region.
In the latest “Truth of the Matter” podcast, host Hena Doba examines concerns about a possible cancer cluster in Keyport, New Jersey. Property owner Alex Craft challenges New Jersey’s decision not to test surrounding homes and properties near the Keyport landfill. She asks whether the state is truly searching for answers — or avoiding what it might find. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/XFmELNCv3oY #NewJersey #Keyport #cancer
