Europe Records 12,000 Excess Deaths During June Heatwave
Officials say the June heatwave left at least 12,000 excess deaths across Europe, with researchers finding little evidence of another major cause.
- At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across Europe during recent extreme heat, officials say. The heatwave shattered temperature records, illustrating the growing human cost of extreme weather.
- Scientists found human-caused climate change, primarily from burning fossil fuels, made this heatwave more severe. Nearly 75 percent of the European building stock is energy-inefficient, leaving homes unprepared for rising temperatures.
- Recent studies show 66 percent of French people struggle to cope with indoor heat, as tenants lack solar protection or landlord permission to adapt homes. Disproportionate vulnerability compounds the crisis.
- Legal battles in the United States over climate damages coincide with the global heatwave, where local governments are suing fossil fuel corporations. Critics argue these companies hid climate risks from the public.
- The National Building Renovation Plans, due by the end of 2026, offer an opportunity to prioritize vulnerable households. These plans aim to phase out fossil fuels in buildings, addressing urgent climate adaptation needs.
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