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June 24, 2026
Record Heat Wave in Europe Attributed to Climate Change, Exposes Millions to Extreme Conditions
- A new study confirms that the current extreme heat in Europe is 200 times more likely due to climate change, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many areas.
- 45% of 850 cities across 30 European countries have set or are expected to set records for heat stress levels, combining humidity and temperature.
- The heat wave is the most severe recorded in Europe, leading to health risks and disruptions in public services, with France reporting its hottest day ever.
4 Sources
- Heat stress intensifying across globe as UK swelters during heatwave: ‘Danger is increasing’Jun 24, 2026 at 1:50 PM · Independent
- Heat stress intensifying across globe as UK swelters during heatwave: ‘Danger is increasing’Jun 25, 2026 at 5:50 AM · Independent
- Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists sayJun 26, 2026 at 4:01 AM · Independent
- Europe swelters under record-breaking heat waveJun 26, 2026 at 4:02 AM · Axios