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July 8, 2026, 09:01 PM - 3 min read
According to a new report, based on an assessment conducted by child rights NGO CRY, 88 per cent of children felt this year's summer was hotter than previous years. Nearly 68 per cent reported missing school or routine activities due to heat-related distress, while 76 per cent said the heat negatively affected their ability to focus on studies.
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June 24, 2026, 12:43 PM - 6 min read
The key reason why the simple act of eating becomes so unappealing to us in the heat largely has to do with the body working to keep running, and avoid overheating.
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May 11, 2026, 01:45 PM - 6 min read
Extreme heat can increase levels of specific proteins, known as shock proteins, in the blood of pregnant women. These proteins can trigger inflammation by activating the body’s immune response. High temperatures may also reduce blood flow to the placenta, limiting the oxygen and nutrients the baby receives.
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April 20, 2026, 06:17 PM - 3 min read
The decision comes as temperatures in several districts continue to hover around or exceed 40°C, with hot winds severely affecting daily life.
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August 18, 2025, 08:31 AM - 5 min read
The fires in Spain this year have burned 158,000 hectares (390,000 acres), according to the European Union's European Forest Fire Information System. That is an area roughly as big as metropolitan London.
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