People and nature suffer equally from the effects of heat waves - and the data centers of large IT companies such as Google and Twitter are also affected. Last year, Google had to shut down some servers in Europe because the cooling systems in the data centers reached their limits.

Given climate change, we must prepare for longer periods of extreme heat. To meet this challenge, Google wants to display information about heat waves in searches in addition to severe weather warnings.

Scientific evidence in providing information on heat waves

According to Google, user queries about heatwaves and their effects rose to a new high in July 2022. Every year, around 500,000 people worldwide die due to extreme heat waves. The company is now responding to this threat by expanding its search function to provide users with information about heat waves quickly and easily.

For this purpose, there is a cooperation with the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN). The organization is made up of a team of scientists, doctors and politicians who study the effects of extreme heat on humans and want to minimize risk factors. By collaborating with GHHIN, Google aims to ensure that heatwave information provided in search is based on sound science and can provide users with relevant and accurate advice.

Information about heat waves in search function and expanded tree planting initiative

Google has announced that local heatwave information will appear in searches when users search for the term “heatwave.” This new feature will be rolled out in the coming months, Google has announced. The company plans to show in its search function not only warnings about possible heat waves and information about the corresponding temperatures, but also useful information about health risks and advice on how best to behave. Given the increasing number of victims of heat waves, Google wants to use these new functions to help its users better prepare for extreme heat waves and minimize health risks.

In addition to heatwave information, Google has expanded its tree-planting initiative, Tree Canopy. Over 350 cities, including Paris and Lisbon, are now using the initiative, which uses aerial photography and AI support to create maps of city tree cover. The initiative helps identify areas where planting trees can help reduce potential heat islands and improve the urban climate.

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