[2026-08-08 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Africa builds more homegrown solar with hopes to ease reliance on China

Snippet: A solar power plant is seen at the car park of Two Rivers Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/renewable-energy-africa-asia-solar-312fa17cdbfcb434843a7f990f1580b7

[2026-08-08 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Floods reported in more areas in Metro Manila; Marikina River monitored

Snippet: (UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — More areas in Metro Manila are now flooded, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/news/floods-reported-in-more-areas-in-metro-manila-marikina-river-monitored/2401332

[2026-08-08 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Wildfires] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke

Snippet: Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/08/wildfire-smoke-unknown-health-impacts

[2026-08-08 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: London's parched Hyde Park reflects 'unprecedented' drought ravaging UK

Snippet: Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 2:16pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/britain-green-pastures-turn-brown-amid-drought/107011800

[2026-08-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good

Snippet: By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3363133/chinese-scientists-find-some-yangtze-flood-controls-may-do-more-harm-good?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-08 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Yellow River] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good

Snippet: By compressing rivers and stripping away natural defences, human engineering may be worsening flood impacts, prompting a global rethink

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3363133/chinese-scientists-find-some-yangtze-flood-controls-may-do-more-harm-good

[2026-08-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos orders Quiaoit River dredging, funding for diversion channels in Ilocos Norte to prevent flooding

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered round-the-clock dredging operations along the Quiaoit River and the funding of two diversion channels to protect residents of Ilocos Norte from recurring floods, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/regions/marcos-orders-quiaoit-river-dredging-funding-for-diversion-channels-in-ilocos-norte-to-prevent-flooding/2401324

[2026-08-08 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Monsoon rains flood parts of Metro Manila, affect other provinces in Luzon, Visayas

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Monsoon rains flooded parts of Metro Manila on Saturday, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/news/monsoon-rains-flood-parts-of-metro-manila-affect-other-provinces-in-luzon-visayas/2401315

[2026-08-08 13:25 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Melbourne says bye, bye sunshine, hello ‘blustery, rainy’ weather

Snippet: Victoria will be plunged into wild winter weather once more as a series of cold fronts rolls across the state from Saturday night, dusting the top of the Victorian Alps with snow.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/melbourne-says-bye-bye-sunshine-hello-blustery-rainy-weather-20260808-p60mk3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees

Snippet: Ancient olive trees severely damaged in last year's wildfires at the Olive Tree Recreation Area in Ayalon Canada Park have survived and are now being rehabilitated into bonsai trees, according to an announcement this week by Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF).

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904882

[2026-08-08 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Europe’s summer heatwave reveals Ice Age mammoth bones, sunken Nazi relics in receding Danube River

Snippet: The remains of what is believed to be an ancient mammoth, as well as Nazi-era relics have been revealed along the Danube River as water levels have fallen in recent weeks following the summer's prolonged heatwaves and drought.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-904860

[2026-08-08 12:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: New smart highway technology a fix for renewable energy traffic boom

Snippet: Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 12:21pm

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/smart-highway-tech-trialled-in-upper-hunter/106994596

[2026-08-08 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Scorching heat continues across nation; heavy rains forecast on eastern coast

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Most parts of South Korea were forecast to be sweltering under an extreme heat wave, as blistering heat was expected to continue with daytime highs as high as 37 C, according to the state weather service Saturday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260808000500315

[2026-08-08 11:40 UTC+10:00] [Australia weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Wet, windy and wintry’: cold front to bring rain and potential flooding to parts of Australia

Snippet: Front sweeping across southern Australia expected to bring strong winds and widespread rain over weekend

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/wet-windy-and-wintry-cold-front-to-bring-rain-and-potential-flooding-to-parts-of-australia

[2026-08-08 11:10 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: Metro Manila, over 20 provinces still face heavy rain from southwest monsoon

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/southwest-monsoon-lpa-update-pagasa-forecast-august-8-2026-5am/

[2026-08-08 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Colombia's new president backs oil and gas in energy policy shift

Snippet: Conservative Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as Colombia’s president Friday under heavy security in Cali, a city in the country’s volatile southwest, breaking with the tradition of holding the ceremony in the capital, in a move meant to signal his hard-line approach to illegal armed groups. (AP Video: Marko Alvarez)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/colombia-president-espriella-environment-oil-gas-fracking-ecopetrol-4d4e23b739ca82f6b5b736228b4d988f

[2026-08-08 10:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: US judge brands Meta ‘public nuisance’ akin to air pollution

Snippet: A New Mexico judge has declared Meta a “public nuisance,” comparing the social media giant to a polluting factory. The ruling orders the company to establish an abatement fund and overhaul key features of its platforms over alleged harm to children.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643989-us-meta-public-nuisance-fine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-08 10:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: BBC News

Title: Fifth heatwave of the year likely next week as temperatures could hit 35C

Snippet: Heat will once again build across the UK this weekend before the fifth widespread heatwave of the year is likely to be declared next week.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cgr7d28vvpno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-08 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Monsoon rains will prevail over most parts of Luzon, Visayas —Pagasa

Snippet: The southwest monsoon (habagat) will bring rain to most parts of Luzon and the Visayas within the next 24 hours, state weather agency Pagasa said early Saturday morning.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/news/monsoon-rains-will-prevail-over-most-parts-of-luzon-visayas-pagasa/2401292

[2026-08-08 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Cats] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Safe as houses: how to make your outdoor cat at home indoors to protect themselves and the environment

Snippet: Keeping cats indoors can keep them safe from harm and protect native wildlife. But how can pet owners support their furry friends in making the transition?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/how-to-keep-outdoor-cat-indoors-protect-environment

[2026-08-08 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Helicopter crashes while battling large Utah wildfires — as conditions of 2 people aboard remain unknown

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/us-news/helicopter-battling-utah-wildfire-crashes-with-no-word-on-2-people-aboard/

[2026-08-08 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Helicopter battling Utah wildfire crashes

Snippet: RICHFIELD, Utah (AP) — A helicopter helping battle a large Utah wildfire crashed Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration said, with no immediate word on the conditions of the two aboard.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/wildfire-utah-helicopter-crash-a42a74bfa41c20a12313de6d5972ed23

[2026-08-08 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Europe readies for solar eclipse dip in power generation

Snippet: BRUSSELS, Belgium — European energy operators are braced for next week's solar eclipse to cause a temporary dip in power generation and have taken steps to keep electricity flowing to businesses and consumers, an industry body said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/world/europe-readies-for-solar-eclipse-dip-in-power-generation/2401262

[2026-08-08 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Winter weather forecast predicts El Niño will bring US crazy storms, cold beaches and desert rains

Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/us-news/winter-weather-forecast-predicts-el-nino-will-bring-us-crazy-storms-cold-beaches-and-desert-rains/

[2026-08-08 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Fire Is... Beautiful": Suspect In Spokane Wildfire Confesses He Planned Arson For Weeks

Snippet: The suspect charged on Aug. 3 with starting the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Washington, that forced more than 60,000 people to evacuate told police he had planned the attack for weeks.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/fire-beautiful-suspect-spokane-wildfire-confesses-he-planned-arson-weeks

[2026-08-08 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Sky Country: Indigenous fashion weaves culture and climate together

Snippet: First Nations designers, models, artists and artisans from across Australia gathered on Larrakia Country in Darwin this week for the Country to Couture runway show and the National Indigenous Fashion awards. In between, Guardian Australia photographed several of the featured models and designers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/ng-interactive/2026/aug/08/sky-country-indigenous-fashion-weaves-culture-and-climate-together

[2026-08-08 05:25 UTC+10:00] [California wildfires] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: At least one person dead in California wildfire allegedly sparked by chainsaw

Snippet: Police arrested Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, in connection with the Gann fire, which has burned more than 15 sq miles in Calaveras county

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/sierra-nevada-foothills-fire-death

[2026-08-08 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment / Climate change] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Never seen so many grown men cry’: The everyday Aussies who can’t afford another disaster

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/environment/climate-change/never-seen-so-many-grown-men-cry-the-everyday-aussies-who-can-t-afford-another-disaster-20260714-p60f47.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-08 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Flooding rain and gales ahead for southern Australia this weekend

Snippet: Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 4:41am

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-08/australian-weather-flooding-rain-ahead-for-southern-states/107009816

[2026-08-08 04:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: High winds and rain to hit parts of UAE over the weekend | The National

Snippet: The UAE is set for more unsettled weather over the weekend, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting rain and strong winds across parts of the country.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/07/high-winds-and-rain-to-hit-parts-of-uae-over-the-weekend/

[2026-08-08 04:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Pictures of the week: From a Saint Dominic procession in Nicaragua to rain in Ras Al Khaimah | The National

Snippet: WeekendPrevious slideNext slide A man, his skin painted in red dye, during a feast day procession celebrating Saint Dominic of Guzman, in Managua, Nicaragua. EPAShow caption: A man, his skin painted in red dye, during a feast day proce… A home is covered in fire retardant dropped to combat the Old Trails wildfire, in Spokane, Washington.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2026/08/07/pictures-of-the-week-from-a-saint-dominic-procession-in-nicaragua-to-rain-in-ras-al-khaimah-2/

[2026-08-08 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Perversion of justice

Snippet: THE Sandiganbayan Third Division has granted bail to former senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., ruling that the prosecution failed to establish strong evidence of his guilt in the P92.8-million ghost flood-control case out of Pandi, Bulacan. The resolution, promulgated on July 31, allowed Revilla’s provisional release on a P1-million cash bond — a modest sum relative to both his personal wealth and the scale of the anomaly he stands accused of.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/08/opinion/columns/perversion-of-justice/2401087

[2026-08-08 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Helicopters battle major wildfire near Belgrade amid extreme heat

Snippet: Officials said the blaze had engulfed at least 700 hectares of land in the Deliblato Sands special natural reserve, located about 50 kilometres east of Belgrade. (AP Video by Marko Drobnjakovic)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/serbia-europe-heat-wave-wildfires-drought-e917163758ae90c94c8d0cd8f17c7e10

[2026-08-08 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How $1 million Zayed Sustainability Prize allowed one father’s mission to have a global impact | The National

Snippet: The $1 million awarded to Brazilian entrepreneur Ronaldo Cohin through the Zayed Sustainability Prize has helped his AI-powered platform for neurodivergent children expand to five countries, reach 4,000 more children and launch projects in underserved communities.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/07/how-1-million-zayed-sustainability-prize-allowed-one-fathers-mission-to-have-a-global-impact/

[2026-08-08 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Wall Street Crowns First Solar As Clear Winner After Trump's Polysilicon Tariffs Create "Structural Floor" For Industry

Snippet: Solar stocks are shining in premarket trading in New York after the Trump administration announced a new 15% tariff and a price floor on imports of polysilicon derivatives, including silicon wafers, photovoltaic cells, and solar modules. The move is intended to secure the domestic solar supply chain after years of cheap Chinese panels flooding the country, making it uneconomical for domestic manufacturers to compete.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/wall-street-crowns-first-solar-clear-winner-trumps-polysilicon-tariffs-create-structural

[2026-08-07 21:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Q&A: Everything you need to prepare for the total solar eclipse in Spain

Snippet: There's less than a week left until the highly anticipated total solar eclipse in Spain. We've got all the info you need to prepare for this unique event on August 12th, from the likelihood of clear skies in your area to apps to find the best viewing location.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260807/qa-everything-you-need-to-prepare-for-the-total-solar-eclipse-in-spain

[2026-08-07 21:47 UTC+10:00] [Food & drink industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs

Snippet: UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/07/global-food-prices-three-year-high-heatwaves-wars-crop-costs

[2026-08-07 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Exxon nears peak impunity on climate obligations

Snippet: "Expert, reliable, considered, actionable opinion"

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/6afa0d5c-d252-4644-822f-44514576148e

[2026-08-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Walking sausage’: the giant stick insect that proves it’s not over till we give up

Snippet: Also known as the tree lobster, this ultra-rare creature was inadvertently driven to the brink by European settlers

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/07/lord-howe-island-giant-stick-insect-tree-lobster-invertebrate-of-year-2026

[2026-08-07 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Solar stocks shine after Trump extends China tariffs to polysilicon products

Snippet: U.S. solar stocks jumped in premarket trading Friday, after U.S. President Donald Trump opened a new front in his trade war with China, imposing new tariffs on imported products made from a key material used to make solar panels.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/polysilicon-solar-tariffs-donald-trump-us-china-trade-war-energy-semiconductors.html

[2026-08-07 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From EU compliance to export edge: China’s battery makers race for zero-carbon estates

Snippet: With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363311/eu-compliance-export-edge-chinas-battery-makers-race-zero-carbon-estates?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-07 19:45 UTC+10:00] [AJ Cortese] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From EU compliance to export edge: China’s battery makers race for zero-carbon estates

Snippet: With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3363311/eu-compliance-export-edge-chinas-battery-makers-race-zero-carbon-estates

[2026-08-07 19:11 UTC+10:00] [Trump administration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Trump orders new 15% tariff on key material for solar panels and microchips

Snippet: Move to raise levy on goods made with polysilicon aims to protect domestic US supply chains from China, the major producer

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/trump-orders-tariff-solar-panels-microchips-manufacturing-ingredient

[2026-08-07 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Europe’s wildfire ‘protection gap’ is growing, insurers warn

Snippet: As wildfires, heatwaves, and extreme weather are becoming a permanent feature of European summers, insurers warn that the region faces a growing "protection gap" as disaster recovery costs outpace insurance coverage.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/07/wildfires-insurance-cover-zurich-allianz-munich.html

[2026-08-07 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Snippet: Spanish police warn of another mass crossing to Ceuta being planned, Barça snub game in Morocco, Spain faces high risk of wildfires on day of eclipse and more news on Friday August 7th.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260807/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-89

[2026-08-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘There is an alternative to capitalism’: after addiction and losing a home to LA wildfires, indie rockers Diiv start again

Snippet: No stranger to rebuilding after disaster, the US band’s frontman Zachary Cole Smith now sees the entire capitalist project as ripe for reinvention, on a surprisingly upbeat new AG Cook-produced album

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/07/diiv-interview-indie-music-capitalism-drug-addiction-la-wildfires

[2026-08-07 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Temperatures above 40 C recorded in Hanam, Gwangyang

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Temperatures topped 40 C in many parts of the country Friday, the state weather service said, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing extreme heat wave.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260807007500315

[2026-08-07 16:31 UTC+10:00] [Europe weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenParts of the Danube River are exposed as water levels plummet in Rasova, RomaniaPhotograph: Vadim Ghirdă/APShareView image in fullscreenHorses standing in a parched paddock at a riding centre in Tourinnes-Saint-Lambert, Walloon Region, BelgiumPhotograph: Olivier Hoslet/EPAShareView image in fullscreenA dried-out sunflower field near Kovilj village in SerbiaPhotograph: Andrej Isaković/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenScorched earth after wildfires ravaged a forest near Harmancık, south of Bursa, western TurkeyPhotograph: Bradley Secker/The GuardianShareView image in fullscreenA parched section of the River Tiber

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/gallery/2026/aug/07/europe-dry-riverbeds-scorched-earth-hot-weather-in-pictures

[2026-08-07 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Police drop charges against 125 Rising Tide protesters two years after Newcastle port blockade

Snippet: Climate change activists faced up to two years in prison if convicted over blockade of world’s largest coal port

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/07/police-drop-charges-against-125-rising-tide-protesters-two-years-after-newcastle-port-blockade

[2026-08-07 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Extreme weather] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe

Snippet: Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plants

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/07/extreme-heat-breaks-temperature-records-central-eastern-europe