Europe's heatwave 'linked to 1,300 deaths' as more records broken
An intense early summer heatwave across Europe has been linked to over 1,300 excess deaths, with record-breaking temperatures recorded in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The World Health Organization has warned that Europe is warming at twice the global average, putting significant strain on infrastructure and public health.
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The report underscores the escalating human and infrastructure costs of climate change, particularly in regions not adapted to extreme heat.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Poland recorded an all-time record temperature of 40.5C on Sunday as the heatwave move eastwards
The article relies on data from the WHO and national health ministries, maintaining a neutral tone while reporting on a climate crisis.
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