Europe’s trains, nuclear plants and factories can’t take the heat either

In a scorching week across Western Europe, extreme heat wreaked havoc on transportation and industrial systems. Train networks faced disruptions as the intense temperatures threatened to warp tracks, while factories and nuclear plants also struggled under the strain. This situation highlights the urgent need for Europe to adapt to rising global temperatures and the potential impacts of climate change on critical infrastructure. The severity of these disruptions underscores the growing risks posed by prolonged heatwaves.