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While today's event is a pure science story, it adds to the growing body of evidence that extreme heat is becoming more frequent. For crypto, this indirectly amplifies ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) scrutiny on energy-intensive assets like Bitcoin, especially as institutional investors increasingly factor climate risk into portfolio decisions.

Research shows that heat waves impair cognitive function in various animals, including birds, dogs, and chamois, potentially affecting survival and ecosystems.