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world1 month ago•4 min saved

Germany reels from 41°C heat as roads melt and trams stall

A record heatwave in Germany reached around 41.7°C, causing road surfaces to melt and tram routes to shut down, especially in Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt and Leipzig; tropical nights persisted as transport and energy systems strained, and hospitals—largely lacking in air-conditioned spaces—faced extra pressure, prompting the German Medical Association to call for mandatory heat protection in crisis planning as heat-related health risks rise across Europe.

via Euronews.com|

#climate-change #germany #heatwave

history9 months ago•4 min saved

New Digital Map Unveils Extent of Roman Empire's Road Network

A new map called Itiner-e has nearly doubled the known length of the ancient Roman road network to 300,000 km, revealing that only about 3% of these roads are precisely mapped. The project compiles extensive historical and archaeological data, showing that many Roman routes are still in use today and highlighting the need for further research to fully understand the empire's extensive infrastructure.

via ScienceAlert|

#ancient-rome #archaeology #history

environment3 years ago•1 min saved

France Takes Bold Step to Reduce Carbon Emissions by Banning Short Domestic Flights

France has banned short domestic flights when there is an alternative high-speed rail service available, as part of the country's commitment to decarbonize transport. The ban applies to flights where the train journey takes less than two and a half hours, and currently affects only three routes. The move has been criticized for its limited impact, as the banned routes represent only 3% of France's mainland domestic flight emissions. However, the ban is part of a larger effort to improve transport infrastructure and reduce emissions.

via USA TODAY|

#decarbonization #domestic-flights #environment