Late June heatwave kills more than 10,000 in Europe; scientists blame human-caused climate change
More than 10,000 deaths were recorded across Europe during a record-breaking heat wave that swept across the continent’s western regions in late June, official mortality data cited by Reuters showed.Figures released by EuroMOMO, a mortality…
European heatwave: Watch: Europe’s record heatwave melts French roads, bends German tram tracks
European infrastructure hit hard by heatwave Europe’s infrastructure is struggling amid an intense heatwave that has seen record-breaking temperatures sweep across the continent, melting roads, buckling tram tracks and disrupting transport…
European heat wave: European heat wave turns deadly, death toll exceeds 1,000 in France
File photo: People spray water to cool down at the Eiffel Tower in Paris (Photo source – Associated Press) The death toll in France has increased by about 1,000 more than expected since a record heat wave swept much of Western Europe on June 24,…
Swiss glaciers: Climate crisis worsens extreme heat in Europe, Swiss glaciers shrink
File photo: Swiss glaciers will lose a lot of ice this year Switzerland’s glaciers are set to lose significant amounts of ice this year as an ongoing European heatwave accelerates melting, with the country expected to see a “glacier loss…
Nuclear power plants shut down, Eiffel Tower closed, 40 people drowned: Europe’s heat wave crisis deepens
An unbearable heatwave has swept across Europe, with 40 people drowning in France. At least 40 people have drowned in France over the past five days as much of Europe has been hit by a severe heat wave, with most of the victims being young people…
European heat wave: Heatwave over Europe brings travel disruption, health alerts, wildlife stress
Heat over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts, wildlife stress A severe heatwave intensified across much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, triggering health warnings, transport disruptions and growing concerns…
Europe hit by record May heatwave; 7 dead in France
Western Europe was hit by an unseasonal heatwave on Tuesday, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the continent.According to the weather agency, a “heat dome” carried warm air from North Africa and trapped it under a…