Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
Official data reveals that Europe experienced over 10,000 excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave in late June, with the elderly being the most affected demographic. Scientists attribute the intensity of this event to human-caused climate change.
Why it matters
The data highlights the increasing public health risks posed by extreme weather events linked to global climate change.
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed.
The report relies on official mortality data and scientific consensus regarding climate change.
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