Rising temperatures can affect our power supply, including nuclear and natural-gas power plants.

“Record-shattering temperatures are feeding demand for air conditioning and driving surges in demand for electricity.”

The spike in temperatures is being driven by a mass of hot air moving north from the Sahara, fuelled by a strong high‑pressure system known as the 'African anticyclone.'

Rising temperatures can affect our power supply, including nuclear and natural-gas power plants.