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Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Recent heatwaves in Europe have caused thousands of excess deaths and increased the risk of wildfires, with significant fires already reported in Spain, Portugal, and France.
- In England and Wales, over 2,700 heat-related deaths have been recorded during recent heatwaves, with climate change estimated to be responsible for 42% of these fatalities.
- Experts highlight that climate change-driven heat is severely impacting daily life by disrupting schools, hospitals, transport, and infrastructure across Europe.
- Europe is noted as the world’s fastest-warming continent over the past three decades, exacerbating the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events.
