Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave that is impacting its power generation capabilities. Nuclear power plants in France are being shut down or having their output reduced due to rising river temperatures, which exceed regulatory limits for cooling water discharge. Other energy sources, including hydropower, natural gas, and coal plants, are also facing operational challenges due to extreme heat and increased demand for cooling. AI
RANK_REASON The article details the impact of climate change-induced extreme weather on critical infrastructure, specifically power generation, affecting multiple countries and energy types. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
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