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Texans have been asked to voluntarily cut back on energy usage amid “extreme temperatures,” sagging wind power generation, and booming demand

France's government held a crisis meeting Thursday to discuss measures to tackle a heatwave in which temperatures could climb beyond 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) this weekend.Over the weekend, temperatures in the regions of Languedoc and Provence in the south could rise as high as 41C, said meteorologist Christelle Robert of Meteo France.

The demand that could not be met on August 17, also known as the peak demand deficit, stood at 7,255 MW. The unusually high peak demand deficit reflects that several parts of the country are facing power cuts.

NASA has announced July 2023 has been the warmest month of the year and the warmest month on record.

The heat action plan will be implemented in three phases: Phase 1 (pre-heat season -- February and March) is dedicated to developing early warning systems and a communication plan for issuing alerts to the general public, healthcare professionals, and voluntary groups (caregivers)

Hot and dry conditions have helped trigger more than 600 wildfires across Louisiana this year.

As temperatures reach the mid 30s in southwestern Saskatchewan, Environment Canada are saying this may be the last heatwave of the season.

A wildfire burning on the Swan Range blew up Tuesday afternoon, sending off a massive plume of smoke that was visible across the Flathead Valley.

Five villages have been evacuated as firefighters have rushed to try and get the fire under control.

Resolution Foundation warns 'new normal' summer temperatures in excess of 40C are set to disproportionately impact low-income households and workers