Temperature records shattered in Europe as deadly heatwave moves east
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to a significant spike in excess deaths, particularly among the elderly. Health officials and the WHO are warning that climate change is making such extreme weather events more frequent.
Why it matters
The rising death toll highlights the urgent need for infrastructure adaptation and public health policy changes in response to global warming.
France recorded about 1,000 excess deaths this week because of an “exceptional” heatwave that’s continuing to scorch Europe. Temperature records were toppled in several countries over the weekend.
Relies on official health data and statements from international organizations to report on the climate crisis.
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