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A global study shows 79% of data-center capacity is exposed to acute climate hazards such as flooding and high winds, while chronic risks affect more than half of markets. Industry leaders urge investors to rethink site selection, cooling, and risk models as climate pressures intensify.
A persistent high-pressure heat dome is trapping heat and humidity over continental Europe, driving record temperatures from France to the UK. The phenomenon is linked to escalating temperatures due to fossil-fuel emissions, with authorities warning of health risks, wildfires, and rising energy demand.
Temperatures have reached near-record highs across the US, with many areas experiencing 90°F+ in April. The heat is lasting longer than typical for this time of year, following severe storms in the Midwest. Experts warn this pattern is linked to climate change and will likely continue into the weekend.
Experts are monitoring a high likelihood of a strong El Niño developing this summer, which could lead to record global temperatures in 2027. The phenomenon may cause extreme weather events worldwide, including droughts and heavy rainfall, with a 62% chance of a super El Niño persisting into the end of the year.
A series of policy changes and local actions across the US and Hawaii are threatening tax credits, farm and rooftop solar projects, and small-business solar adoption. While some communities push for faster rooftop and street-level solar deployments, lawmakers are revisiting credits and funding rules, risking delays for ongoing installations and new deployments.