Water: important always, but a life\u002Dor\u002Ddeath substance at this moment as the planet grapples with extreme heat.
Thousands evacuated from coastal areas south of Greece’s capital returned to their homes Tuesday when a fire finally receded. They’d spent the night in hotels, in public facilities, even on beaches.It’s a week of extremes across the world as midsummer heat and bad rain buffet parts of the planet. Here’s what’s happening related to extreme weather and the climate right now:
— Whether you live in the Mediterranean or are just visiting as a tourist, authorities have a recommendation: Stay inside. It’s too hot. More here from Colleen Barry and Jamey Keaten. And the wildfires in Greece, Spain and Switzerland are still raging. — In Arizona, Phoenix is struggling to beat the heat — even more than usual for its typically sweltering climate. In fact, it’s breaking its own record. Here’s a report from Seth Borenstein and Anita Snow.Article content
_In France, drought and persistent heat has tourism operators worried about their future. Daniel Cole looks at how they are trying to adjust.— What’s a different way to cool your house? Isabella O’Malley delves into the world of geothermal heat pumps. — Finally, spend some time with this graphically rich AP project, “Climate Connections,” done jointly with Grist. In it, Zoya Tierstein explores the links between climate and disease.QUOTABLE: “I’ve been out here a long time and homeless for about three years. When it’s like this, you just have to get into the shade. This last week has been the hottest I ever remember.
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