The Download: surviving extreme temperatures, and the big whale-wind turbine conspiracy

Researchers are investigating how extreme temperatures impact the human body due to climate change, with an estimated 47,000 heat-related deaths in Europe in 2023. Despite claims linking offshore wind turbines to whale deaths, experts assert that these deaths are not a new phenomenon and there is no evidence connecting them to wind farms. In the realm of AI, energy consumption is a major concern in the US, with China making strides in energy abundance for AI development. The article also highlights other tech news stories, including China's progress in AI, challenges in America's cyber defenses, and the rise of Rust as a popular programming language.