Why heat waves heighten the risk of blackouts
6 Jul 2026, 07:43 GMT
Topic: Climate
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/why-heat-waves-heighten-the-risk-of-blackouts/a-77824609?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
When extreme heat hits, people turn to AC, but what if the grid fails? From France to the US, heat waves are pushing power systems to the limit, raising blackout risks and energy prices when electricity is needed most.