Building for 131°F: Europe Races to Protect Its Infrastructure from a 'Quiet Catastrophe' Europe's sweltering heat waves have become a harsh reality, forcing policymakers and businesses to confront the consequences of inaction on climate change.
Record breaking temperatures and devastating wildfires are pushing the continent's infrastructure to its limits. The unprecedented heat is straining even the most advanced transportation systems.
Eurostar has equipped its new fleet with air conditioning that can operate at 131°F (55°C), a stark acknowledgment that existing infrastructure is ill equipped for extreme heat.