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The recent European heatwave has brought attention to the need for increased electrification efforts, as seen in the interview with the COP31 president citing electrification as the 'surest way to protect citizens' from rising global temperatures. As the world grapples with this issue, experts emphasize the importance of a well-planned transition to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of extreme weather events.

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Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’

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DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview

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Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate

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China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism

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Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’

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Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole

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Guest post: France’s June heatwave caused more than 2,700 heat-related deaths

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DeBriefed 3 July 2026: US faces scorching Independence Day | Record ocean temperatures | Vietnam’s EV surge

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