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How sports stars can also be influential climate leaders

Extreme heat has become one of sport’s toughest opponents. This summer’s Fifa World Cup has once again raised concerns about players competing in dangerous temperatures. But football is far from alone.

The Conversation · Jul 13

Britain's Summer of Heatwaves May Be Far From Over as Forecasters Warn of More Hot Weather

The UK is likely to experience more heatwaves this summer, with forecasters predicting above-average temperatures due to climate change, raising public health concerns and highlighting climate-related risks.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

More than 2700 excess heat deaths recorded in England and Wales in just two months

More than 2700 people died from heat-related causes during May and June’s record hot spells in England and Wales, experts have estimated

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

Reinventing development finance

Developing economies face a confluence of pressures, each of which implies large investment needs. They must create jobs for rapidly expanding populations, boost resilience to external shocks and the effects of climate change and build the infrastructure required for long-term growth. And yet, with concessional finance shrinking, borrowing costs ballooning…

Bangkok Post · Jul 12

France powers down nuclear reactors over heatwave

France's main energy provider shut down three nuclear reactors. Eight other reactors are operating at reduced power due to extreme heat. This measure protects rivers from excessive hot water discharge. The country faces its third heatwave since May. Scientists link such extreme weather to climate change.

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Champagne, Comté and croissants in the crossfire of climate change, experts warn

France's June heatwave saw temperatures in Paris hit 41C, the same average as Dubai. Experts now say that, in order to adapt to climate change, the country will have difficult choices to make when it comes to its famed lifestyle.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 12

Climate shocks are hitting South Africa’s food businesses – study shows what they need to adapt

Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centres on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because agriculture is a sector that’s directly exposed to extreme weather events.

The Conversation · Jul 12

Quote of the day by Vivek Ramaswamy: 'Yes, I grew up in privilege. Not economic privilege, but the ultimate privilege of having two parents in the home'

In 2024, Vivek Ramaswamy redefined privilege in his book TRUTHS: The Future of America First as he expanded the concept of privilege from economic affluence to emotional abundance. By the time the book was published, the billionaire entrepreneur had left the presidential race and endorsed Donald Trump. In this book,…

The Times of India · Jul 11

The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them

With some still unable to accept humanity’s role in climate chaos, we tackle common misconceptions and deceptions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Not a risk worth taking: Solar geoengineering could put India's monsoon at risk

Global heatwaves prompt discussions on solar radiation modification technologies. This approach involves significant logistical challenges and potential ecological risks. SRM does not address root causes of climate change and may weaken emission reduction incentives. Its impacts on rainfall and monsoons create considerable scientific uncertainty and geopolitical risks. Developing nations and…

The Economic Times · Jul 10