Due to the extreme heat, electricity consumption in July 2026 increased by 8.3% compared to 2025, reaching the highest level ever for a month, driven by the increased use of air conditioners and fans in a context of average temperatures that were almost 2 degrees above the decadal average. (translated)
In July 2026, electricity demand in Italy reached a new monthly record of 32.5 Terawatt-hours, an increase of 8.3% compared to the same month in 2025, due to exceptionally high temperatures and intensive use of air conditioners and fans. (translated)
In the Antigone report on the state of Italian prisons, it is highlighted that the conditions of detention are critical, with an average overcrowding rate of 139.7% and a 50% increase in detained minors due to the Caivano Decree, while fans and refrigerators are lacking, making prison life unsustainable for both inmates and staff. (translated)
Japānā pieaug pieprasījums pēc atvēsinoša apģērba, tostarp vestēm ar baterijām darbināmiem ventilatoriem, ko sākotnēji izmantoja tikai celtnieki, taču tagad tās iegādājas arī citi iedzīvotāji, reaģējot uz karstuma viļņiem un gaisa temperatūras pieaugumu. #atvēsinošsapģērbs #karstumaviļņi #Japāna
Codacons varuje, že pokud nebude prodlouženo sconto na spotřební daně, cena plné nádrže paliva vzroste o 3 eura, zatímco ve Francii propukly davy a potyčky kvůli slevě Lidlu na 200 tisíc ventilátorů a klimatizací. #Lidl #ventilatori #Francia
Lanciata una promozione per ventilatori e condizionatori a prezzi stracciati da Lidl ha provocato scene di caos e risse nei negozi di Francia, con lunghe code e l'intervento della polizia, a causa del caldo torrido e della domanda esplosiva. #CaldoEstivo #Lidl #CaosNegozi
