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Stratospheric winds can warn of extreme energy demand in Europe

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A breakdown of normal polar winds in winter raises the chance of extreme cold—and a resulting spike in energy demand—in Europe, new research shows.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:10:09 UTC.

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