European city enforces public alcohol ban to help deal with effects of heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

Paris enforces public alcohol ban to address health risks from heatwave, while Belgium faces livestock production challenges due to extreme temperatures.

• Paris implements public alcohol ban from Friday midday to reduce heat-related health risks
• Belgium issues red alert for extreme heat affecting livestock production
• Livestock farmers report reduced milk and meat output due to heat stress
• Cows and pigs show signs of heat stress with decreased activity and productivity
• Heatwaves are expected to become more frequent, requiring increased cooling measures for livestock