The typhoon landed at Vietnam's coastal provinces of Quang Ninh and Haiphong with wind speeds of up to 92 mph, state media reported.
Super Typhoon Yagi has claimed two lives and injured 92 people in China's Hainan, Wenchang City reported 12 injuries and Haikou City reported 80 injuries. Authorities are working to restore electricity and clear roads, with transportation services set to resume soon. The storm is expected to move towards Vietnam next, affecting the northern regions around Halong Bay.
Yagi predicted to move northwest, crossing Haikou, Chengmai and Lingao before moving into the ocean by Saturday morning.
Near-record-warm waters helped Yagi surge to super-typhoon strength (sustained winds of 150 mph). The post Powerful Typhoon Yagi churns across Northwest Pacific en route to southern China appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
According to recent research, Europe’s net greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by around 25% since the 1990s. While this is good news, the study also revealed a weakening in the capacity of land and vegetation to absorb and store atmospheric carbon.
Nature Energy, Published online: 04 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01644-1Author Correction: Worldwide greenhouse gas emissions of green hydrogen production and transport
[Nile Post] The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched Africa's first-ever vehicle emissions testing project in Kampala, Uganda, marking a significant step towards cleaner air in one of the continent's fastest-growing cities.
The death toll from Typhoon Shanshan climbed to six people Saturday, while at least 172 more have been injured as the massive tropical cyclone slowly moves across Japan.
Strong winds from Typhoon Shanshan have forced several planes to abort their landings at Fukuoka airport. The storm is anticipated to reach Tokyo this weekend, potentially disrupting travel with numerous flight cancellations and suspended train services. Authorities have issued the highest alert, urging evacuations for over five million people in southern Japan. The storm has resulted in at least four deaths, and hundreds of thousands of homes are without power.
A major storm striking Japan is having a blustery effect on some of the country’s airports. The Associated Press reports that Typhoon Shanshan is making things so windy that some planes are having to abort their landings.Read more...
Typhoon Shanshan battered Japan with heavy rain and winds, leading to power outages, travel disruptions, and production halts. Millions were advised to evacuate as the storm resulted in fatalities and injuries. Major factories, including those of automakers and electronics firms, temporarily suspended operations. Airlines canceled numerous flights, affecting many travelers.
Had fires been ranked alongside countries they would have been world’s fourth-largest emitter, study finds Wildfires that swept Canada’s woodlands last year released more greenhouse gases than some of the largest emitting countries, a study found on Wednesday, calling into question national emissions budgets that rely on forests as carbon stores. At 647 megatonnes, the carbon released in last year’s wildfires exceeded those of seven of the 10 largest national emitters in 2022, including Germany, Japan and Russia, the study published in the journal Nature found. Continue reading...
Japanese authorities issued an emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan hit the southwestern coast. Officials say it could be the strongest storm to hit the region.
Marc Piasecki/GettyElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is allegedly worsening a serious smog problem in Memphis, Tennessee, through the unauthorized use of gas turbines at its new data center, environmental advocates say.The Southern Environmental Law Center wrote this week to the local health department and regional Environmental Protection Agency office urging regulators to probe the allegedly permitless turbine use and their pollution, according to CNBC.The letter sent on behalf of local groups reportedly says Musk’s company “has installed at least 18 gas combustion turbines over the last several months (with more potentially on the way).” It also claims the turbines’ combined capacity could power roughly 50,000 homes.Read more at The Daily Beast.
The Japan Meteorological Agency Wednesday issued a rare emergency typhoon warning for Kagoshima Prefecture, with storm surge warnings for four municipalities.
Food Foundation’s study notes that some processed ‘alternative protein’ products have high levels of salt Plant-based alternatives to meat are better for the planet and mostly healthier than products such as burgers and sausages made from animals, new research has found. Environmentally the production of meat substitutes involves far fewer greenhouse gas emissions and much less water than that of meat dishes, according to the Food Foundation . Fake meat products also perform well nutritionally in comparison with the real thing. They contain fewer calories, less saturated fat and more fibre, the charity’s study found. Continue reading...
The Cat 2 storm is expected to top out as a Cat 3 Tuesday, then weaken to a Cat 1 before making landfall on Japan’s Kyushu Island on Thursday. The post Typhoon Shanshan strengthens en route to Japan appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
TOKYO: A strong typhoon is on course to approach western and eastern Japan on Wednesday or later, the weather agency said, possibly causing widespread disruption to shinkansen bullet train services.
Large parts of southeast Australia will be smashed by rain and severe thunderstorms just hours after millions basked in a summer-like heatwave on Saturday.
An unseasonal winter heatwave baking Australia will bring 'very much above average' temperatures over the weekend, with parts of the outback set to soar to as high as 38C.
The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,500 policies globally.
These new proteins could be our best hope of averting catastrophe. But governments are trying to have them banned For many years, certain car manufacturers sought to obstruct the transition to electric vehicles. It’s not hard to see why: when you have invested heavily in an existing technology, you want to extract every last drop before disinvesting. But devious as in some cases these efforts were, they seem almost innocent in comparison with the concerted programme by a legacy industry and its tame politicians to suppress a far more important switch: the essential transition away from livestock farming. Animal farming ranks alongside fossil fuel production as one of the two most destructive industries on Earth. It’s not just the vast greenhouse gas emissions and the water and ...
The NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) instituted the Entrepreneurs Challenge to identify innovative ideas and technologies from small business start-ups with the potential to advance the agency’s science goals. Geolabe—a prize winner in the latest Entrepreneurs Challenge—has developed a way to use artificial intelligence to identify global methane emissions. Methane is a greenhouse gas that […]
A study commissioned by the German ministry of economics (BMWK) calculated exactly how much the government spends on subsidies that increase greenhouse gas emissions.
The immediate priority remains cutting emissions as deeply and quickly as possible.
CNN — Hundreds of thousands of people are being advised to evacuate in parts of Japan, with some homes losing power on Friday, as Typhoon Ampil approaches the east coast near the capital. The storm, located 121 nautical miles southeast of Yokosuka, Greater Tokyo, has intensified to the equivalent strength of a Category 4 hurricane, … The post Japan braces as powerful Typhoon Ampil strengthens near Tokyo appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Egypt is experiencing very hot and humid weather, especially in Cairo and the southern parts of the country. The northern coast will be slightly cooler but still humid. Nighttime temperatures will be moderate to mild. Summer is coming to an end, with the official last day being September 21st. Friday’s weather is expected to see … The post Summer’s last hurrah: Egypt gripped by heatwave appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Fires made at least three times more likely by climate crisis and emitted about 2bn tonnes of CO2, data reveals Canada’s “record-shattering” wildfires last year produced nearly as much greenhouse gas emissions in one season as would be expected over a decade of fires in normal circumstances, data has shown. The fires, in Canada’s “wildest season ever”, were made at least three times more likely by the climate crisis, and produced about 2bn tonnes of CO 2 , about a quarter of the total global emissions from wildfires last year, according to data in the State of Wildfires report , published on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Thursday is set to be a scorcher with temperatures above 30C predicted in many German cities. During intense heat, it's important to find ways to cool off. We've compiled a list of some recent articles to help you stay cool during the heatwave.
The blaze was racing through pine forests left tinder-dry by repeated heat waves this summer.
If we want to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from food production, we have to make it more efficient as the global population grows – and that isn't happening
Typhoon No. 5 hit Ofunato Iwate Prefecture with tropical storm force winds on Monday morning, as Japanese emergency officials called for residents to take precautionary steps against potential landslides and flooding.
Dozens of French départements have been listed on the second-highest heatwave warning, as high temperatures are expected across much of the country on Monday.
The heatwave raging in the south-east of France is sweeping towards the south-west, west and the capital, with orange heatwave alerts issued for 28 departments for Sunday, Météo France said on Saturday.
Conservation body Natural England has found that it was not possible to deliver a strong reduction in greenhouse gas emissions without reducing the food supply.
The fires account for almost half of all emissions from open biomass burning, a study of satellite data concluded.
Context Labs, led by Dan Harple SM ’13, uses AI-enabled data analytics and verification to help companies measure their true greenhouse emissions and document reductions.
The Trump campaign cited his support for expanding voting rights for former felons and other positions. The campaign also said his support for lowering carbon emissions and raising car tailpipe pollution standards represented an attempt to turn Minnesota into California.
New research has revealed that the Great Salt Lake's lakebed is a big source of planet-warming emissions.
BEIJING - Rescuers in China scrambled on Friday to locate dozens of people still missing a week after the year's most powerful typhoon roared into the southern province of Hunan, while emergency workers rushed to seal breached dykes on swollen rivers.
Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi discussed with Managing Director for Climate Strategy and Delivery at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Harry Boyd and his accompanying delegation ways of boosting cooperation between the petroleum sector and the bank in curbing greenhouse gas emissions. In a statement on Wednesday 31/7/2024, the Petroleum Ministry … The post Petroleum Minister Holds Talks with EBRD’s Official appeared first on Egypt Independent.
IndiGo and SpiceJet cancelled four flights to Leh due to an unprecedented heat wave, marking four consecutive days of disruptions. Temperatures over 32°C at Leh Airport, situated 3.3 km above sea level, caused operational issues. This is reportedly the first time extreme heat has led to such cancellations at this high-altitude airport.
In the past two days, rainfall led to the Juanshui river levels to rise, breaching three dikes.
Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to dump its 2030 carbon emissions reduction target.
For those visiting Paris for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, hot weather is to be expected. Here is what to know and how to respond during a heatwave in France.
The plan authorizes CenterPoint’s five-year, $106 million portfolio of projects aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
The sizzling conditions mean families up and down the country will be scrambling to find a spot on the beach, soaking up the rays and queuing up for the ice cream van.
Temperatures reach 45C in parts of the country and 225 people seek treatment for heatstroke A heatwave blanketing Iran has forced authorities to cut operating hours at various facilities on Saturday and order all government and commercial institutions to close on Sunday, as hospitals received more than 200 people for heatstroke treatment. Temperatures ranged from 37C (98.6F) to 42C (107F) in the capital, Tehran, according to weather reports. Continue reading...
Taiwanese giant TSMC tumbled with several other leading chip makers Friday as traders returned from a typhoon-imposed two-day break to play catch-up with a global tech rout.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs and The Cairngorms have joined the new initiative to half their carbon emissions by 2030.
The storm has made landfall in Taiwan, unleashing torrential rain and strong gusts that have claimed at least three lives. Typhoon Gaemi also exacerbated rains in the Philippines, flooding the capital, Manila, and nearby cities, forcing authorities to shut schools, offices and declare a state of calamity Typhoon Gaemi: oil tanker and cargo ship sink amid stormy seas In pictures: monsoon rains strike Philippines Continue reading...
The superstorm has caused downpours and strong gusts as it makes landfall, killing three people and injuring more than 200 Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall on Taiwan’s eastern coast, unleashing torrential rainfall and whipping winds across the island that left three people dead. On its path to Taiwan, Gaemi also exacerbated seasonal rains in the nearby Philippines, triggering flooding and landslides that killed six. Continue reading...
Scotland must cut aviation emissions while improving the number of flight connections, according to a new SNP strategy which has been dismissed as 'hot air'.
We ask ourselves whether the world is too dark now for something so wholesome. Then the torch is lit, and there’s magic in the air It feels a little embarrassing to be a grown adult excited for the Olympics . I am not sure why. Perhaps it’s the unequivocal joy. That feels childish. Why would I believe something good could happen? When was the last time something good happened? Oh, it’s so easy to be cynical about things. I’m really good at it too. If I were to play to my strengths, I should go on about how devastating the Olympics is to the economy of the host nation, how commercial elements have hijacked every last corner of the games, and I could maybe even make some vague reference to the carbon emissions required to get all the athletes to Paris, but not in such a way that would necessitate...
Relentless rain drenched the northern Philippines on Wednesday, triggering floods in Manila and landslides in mountainous regions as Typhoon Gaemi intensified the seasonal monsoon.
A 56-year-old woman died from high temperatures and dehydration at Quail Creek State Park in Utah on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 106°F. Despite rescue efforts, she was found unresponsive and pronounced dead. This year’s heatwave has claimed multiple hiker lives in the Southwest, including recent fatalities in Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Snow Canyon, and Canyonlands National Parks.
Observatory cancels standby typhoon signal at 12.20pm.
Tourists and residents swelter in heat as temperatures rise to 44C in Spain, with forest fires in Greece and Croatia A fierce heatwave is continuing to roll across southern and central Europe, bringing temperatures of up to 44C (111.2F) to parts of Spain, sparking forest fires in Greece and Croatia, and prompting governments to urge people to take special care as the mercury rises. In Spain, the state meteorological agency, Aemet, said temperatures on Friday could hit 40C across large parts of the country – and even 44C in areas of Andalucía – as the first heatwave of the summer hit. Aemet said the high temperatures, caused by a mass of “very hot, dry and dusty air” from North Africa, were expected to last until Saturday. Continue reading...
SPLIT, Croatia - Tourists in their hundreds of thousands are seeking relief this week from Croatia's scorching heatwave in the Adriatic Sea, although water temperatures are also touching all-time highs.
Meteorologists have said there is going to be little respite over the coming days, with hot air coming from Africa set to bake Greece and wider region until Sunday.
BEIJING - Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, churned towards the northern coast of Vietnam on Saturday after tearing through China's southern island province of Hainan and leaving two people reported dead.
Hottest summer on record continues, with millions from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Seattle under heat alerts An intense heatwave across the US west has brought unusually warm temperatures to the region – some of the highest of the season – and broken heat records. Millions of Americans from Phoenix to Los Angeles to Seattle are under heat alerts. Even before this latest bout of extreme weather, which began on Wednesday and is expected to last through the weekend, summer 2024 was already considered the hottest summer on record. Continue reading...
Michael Ramirez cartoon on the dangerous heatwave in the western U.S.
Super Typhoon Yagi, which has already killed over a dozen people in the Philippines, could be the most powerful storm to hit southern China in a decade.
Weather forecaster says Yagi has already intensified into typhoon.
John Podesta is expected to urge Chinese leaders to make more significant commitments to greenhouse gas emissions as he starts a three-day trip to Beijing on behalf of the Biden administration on Tuesday.
Campaign group says firms such as Uber should reveal data on driver miles to help boost wages Uber and other ride-hailing apps should be forced to publish data on drivers’ workloads so that regulators can tackle exploitation and cut carbon emissions, campaigners argue. Analysis by the pressure group Worker Info Exchange suggests drivers for Uber and its smaller rivals may have missed out on more than £1.2bn in wages and costs last year because of the way they are compensated. Continue reading...
"It is quite possible that we will again measure gas pollution like last night," says Salóme Jórunn Bernharðsdóttir, natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, in an interview with mbl.is, but a lot of air pollution was measured in Vogur, both due to sulfur dioxide (SO2) from the eruption and particulate matter due to wildfires and volcanic smog.
Australia is in for a weekend of wildly contrasting weather, depending on where you are, with winds, flooding and a heatwave just days after chilly winter temperatures.
Severe gusts and heavy rain leave dozens injured and more than 250,000 homes without power Typhoon Shanshan has killed at least three people and injured about 40 as it barrels through Japan, with more than 250,000 homes left without power. At the time of writing, 24-hour rainfall totals have reached 300-400mm across swaths of Miyazaki, in the Kyushu region. Up to 630mm of rain has been recorded at one site near Shiiba after about 500mm fell since midnight on Thursday. Continue reading...
Campaigners hail Labour’s ‘proactive approach’ after series of policy U-turns under Conservatives UK politics live – latest updates Business live – latest updates The UK government is considering making further commitments on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, likely to be announced at the UN climate summit this year. It is hoped the plan will help kickstart global ambitions on cutting emissions and encourage other countries to follow suit. Continue reading...
Meteorological agency says over a metre of rain could fall in 48 hours as tens of thousands are advised to evacuate from storm’s path in southern island of Kyushu Japan’s strongest typhoon of the year has made landfall in the country’s south-west, bringing torrential rain and winds of up to 252 km/h (157 mph), strong enough to destroy homes. The meteorological agency said Typhoon Shanshan, referred to in Japan as Typhoon No 10, made landfall on the island of Kyushu at around 8am. The power company said 254,610 houses were already without electricity. Continue reading...
Typhoon Shanshan slammed into Japan's main southern island of Kyushu early Thursday, with authorities advising thousands of people to evacuate and issuing the highest warning level for wind and storm surges.
This summer, southern Europe has been hammered by successive heat waves, following below-average rainfall for up to three years.
The scorching winter heatwave combined with gusts of wind up to 100km/h have triggered a series of bushfires across NSW, as fire chiefs issue an urgent warning to rural property owners.
An AI-powered model found that approaching intersections more slowly could lower yearly US carbon emissions by up to around 123 million tonnes
A new policy is in works to extend the lifespan of national highways. 'White-topping', involving a concrete overlay on bituminous pavement, could prolong the life of roads by up to 25 years while reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions.
One state is set to be smashed by an intense heatwave with the mercury climbing as high as 14C above average.
B.C. researchers are using tiny microbes to help convert human waste into biogas that can be cleaned and sold back to the provincial gas provider. They hope their small project can be scaled up and adopted by sewage treatment plants across Canada in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Thailand needs to quickly adopt and implement international agreements on reducing carbon emissions to prevent adverse effects on the country's exports and investments, warns caretaker Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira.
By Natacha Stamatiou The Posidonia shipping exhibition in Greece put innovation on display, yet what stood out was the industry’s cautious approach to decarbonization, particularly the absence of discussions on lifecycle analysis of marine fuels. This is crucial as we approach the 82nd Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting at the International Maritime Organization in September, […] The post From Production to Propulsion: Effective Shipping Regulations Should Account for the Full Lifecycle Emissions of Marine Fuels appeared first on Energy Exchange .
The government plans to more than halve the number of trading system units to 21 million from 45 million between 2025 and 2029 to stimulate businesses to reduce emissions.
Streams in the Lake District, South Downs, New Forest, Peak District and Exmoor were all found to have pharmaceuticals at levels potentially harmful to fish, invertebrates and algae.
A chemical reaction involving emissions from cars and buildings can negate their environmental benefits. New research shows what big cities can do about it.
Normalcy resumes after Typhoon Amphil skimmed past Japan, but weather forecasters warn of high temperatures and heavy rain to come.
Two hotels join forces with cement manufacturer to source limestone from shellfish and reduce carbon emissions tied to conventional production.
Temperatures in Bosnia's southern city of Mostar reached 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) on Monday (Aug 12). Visitors to the city's river banks and historic bazaar tried to find relief as heatwave warnings have been issued throughout the Balkans. - REUTERS
If you are in France during a heatwave, then you will want to carry a water bottle and lots of sunscreen. You will also want to read these articles by The Local to be prepared.
Researchers from the University of Birmingham claim that adopting the 'planetary health diet' could help to save the planet.
[The Conversation Africa] Africa contributes only about 4% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. The continent consumes the least energy for each person, compared with other regions of the world. With over 560 million people who don't have access to electricity, Africa has the lowest rate of energy access in the world.
Wastewater, which is full of pollutants that contain nitrogen, can be directly fed into a new chemical reactor that converts it into ammonia, with purified water and oxygen as by-products
There are more than a dozen apps aimed at helping users keep tabs on their individual emissions.
Sweden has cut 80% of its net emissions since 1990 and still managed an impressive economic growth. What's their secret? And could this be a blueprint for other countries?
The Cabinet committee on economic affairs approved eight new rail line projects in seven states, including Odisha, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand. Expected to be completed by 2030-31, these projects aim to improve connectivity, reduce logistical costs, and cut carbon emissions. The projects will add 900 km to the Indian Railways network and facilitate transportation of essential commodities.
Forecasters have placed six French départements on the 'orange' heatwave warning from Friday, as the country braces for temperatures to climb this weekend.
Researchers are helping Missoula county officials learn who’s calling 911 during heat waves. Rural callers are disproportionately affected, prompting emergency planners to rethink their approach.
The agency is moving for the second time to reject the state’s approach to limiting emissions that create air quality compliance problems beyond its borders.
The Met Office said temperatures would be warm this week with highs of at least 24C (75F) every day in the South, but it will be slightly below heatwave criteria - and there will be rain in the North.
After a hot day on Friday, which saw some towns approach or top the 40C mark, much of south-eastern France remained on orange alert for a heatwave on Saturday while a flood risk was still in place for the Seine-et-Marne area.
Officials in eastern China must prioritise residential electricity use amid an ongoing heatwave, while also maintaining regional economic growth.
Just in time for the Paris Olympics, France is sweltering under its first heatwave of the summer - so how long will it go on for?
Firm says it is now re-adjusting to a realistic end date and blames difficulties in procuring new planes and sustainable jet fuel Air New Zealand has become the first major airline to drop its 2030 goal to cut carbon emissions. The company has blamed difficulties in procuring new planes and sustainable jet fuel. Continue reading...
I applaud the Land Transport Authority’s recent moves to curb air pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions by stopping the registration of new diesel cars and taxis from January 2025, and tightening the smoke emissions limit for foreign commercial diesel vehicles from April 2026.
Methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Researchers are trying to lower methane emissions from cows by studying the effects of what they eat.
Temperatures forecast to rise above 30C in south-east, with ‘significant impacts’ on health and social care UK health officials have issued yellow warnings as a heatwave is forecast to push temperatures above 30C in south-east England. The UK Health Security Agency issued yellow heat health warnings for all of England except the north-east and north-west until Wednesday. Continue reading...
The sizzling conditions mean families up and down the country have been scrambling to find a spot on the beach and queuing up for the ice cream van.
Météo-France has placed 13 French departments on an orange heatwave alert (vigilance orange) from midday on Sunday, the forecaster said on Saturday.
BEIJING - Typhoon Gaemi lashed towns on China's coastal Fujian province on Friday with heavy rains and strong winds as the most powerful storm to hit the country this year began its widely watched trek into the populous interior.
Typhoon Gaemi and the massive floods it set off hit hard those already eking hardscrabble lives.
Transpower report for the week to 21 July 2024 New Zealand's emissions were down in the March quarter, 8% lower than their peak in March 2019, partly due to a decrease in agricultural emissions.
TAIPEI/BEIJING: Typhoon Gaemi swept through northern Taiwan on Thursday, killing two people, bringing floods and snarling traffic, before heading across the sea and into China where it is expected to dump more torrential rain.
Typhoon Gaemi swept towards southern China on Thursday after killing at least two people in Taiwan, with nine sailors missing after their cargo ship sank in stormy weather.
Campaigners say sudden sale suggests Abrdn’s use of Scottish countryside was ‘get-rich-quick scheme’ A Scottish estate that became a lightning rod for disputes over wealthy “green lairds” buying up the Highlands has been unexpectedly put up for sale. The Far Ralia estate in the Cairngorms has gone on the market for £12m, three years after it was bought for £7.5m by an investment trust run by Standard Life, now Abrdn, as a way to offset carbon emissions from its properties. Continue reading...
With heat waves and wildfire smoke emergencies increasing, there's not always a clear pathway for states to access federal aid.
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Gaemi, the first typhoon of the season to affect Taiwan, is expected to make landfall on the northeast coast between sometime on Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday, according to the island's Central Weather Administration.
States, tribes, local governments and territories sent in proposals aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
ATHENS - Yannis Asimakopoulos has worked as a food delivery driver in Athens for 17 years and cannot recall a hotter summer as a new heatwave gripped Greece this week.
The weather's hotting up in the UK but will be have a heatwave?
MADRID - Spain will suffer its first heatwave of the summer starting on Thursday, the meteorology service AEMET said, as the government kicked off on Wednesday a heat risk awareness campaign for people working mostly outside.