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Heatwave Strains Europe’s Power Grid
A severe heatwave and drought conditions have pushed Europe's power grid to its limits, leading to the shutdown of several nuclear reactors. This has caused energy prices to soar and increased the risk of blackouts.
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New Scientist
High temperatures and low water levels have forced several countries to shut down nuclear reactors just as citizens turn up their air conditioning, forcing energy prices to spike and raising the threat of blackouts
2026-08-07 09:52 UTC