Over 61,000 dead from Europe summer heat in 2022

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 12, 2023 12:06 am

PARIS: More than 61,000 people died of the heat during Europe's record-breaking summer last year, a study said on Monday, which called for more to be done to protect against even deadlier heat waves expected in the coming years.

The world's fastest-warming continent experienced its hottest summer on record in 2022, as countries were hit by blistering heat waves, crop-withering droughts and devastating wildfires.

Already have an active account? Log in here to continue reading.
Or
Subscribe to the Premium Subscription plan to access this subscriber-exclusive article.

Related Articles

Zelenskyy says Ukraine war will end 'sooner' with Trump in office

Vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. tapped as US health chief

'Measles cases rose 20% on vaccine coverage gaps'

Biden, Xi in Lima for APEC meet, face-to-face talks

Care home blaze in northeastern Spain leaves 10 dead

1 million migrants in the US rely on temporary protections that Trump could target

Cracks deepen in Canada's pro-immigration 'consensus'