Shafaqna English- With Europe’s rail networks warping under unprecedented heat, roads softening, and power systems under severe stress, nations are deploying a variety of solutions for their aging infrastructure—ranging from track-inspecting drones and AI-equipped sensors to an unexpectedly straightforward remedy: white paint.
Workers at Norway’s Oslo airport on Wednesday(15 Jul 2026), amid forecasts of 30°C (86°F) — 10°C above the typical temperature for that time of year — sprayed water on the tarmac in an effort to cool it down.
The move represents a clear shift for a country far more accustomed to cold-weather challenges. It reflects the growing need for Europe to adapt to rising temperatures, which are triggering wildfires, leading to thousands of extra deaths, and increasingly straining infrastructure.