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Europe Struggles to Prepare for Increasingly Severe Heat Waves

3 Haziran 2026The Guardian

The onset of summer has brought extreme heat to Europe, exposing the lack of preparedness among governments to handle rising temperatures. Recent heatwaves have already resulted in a significant number of excess deaths, particularly in the UK.
As the World Meteorological Organisation warns of the impending El Niño, concerns grow about the ability of European nations to protect their populations from the escalating climate crisis.
Europe has been experiencing increasingly severe heatwaves, with the latest episodes occurring earlier in the year than usual. The combination of climate change and inadequate infrastructure to cope with extreme weather events poses a serious threat to public health and safety across the continent.
The recurring heatwaves in Europe highlight a critical gap in governmental response to climate change. Despite the clear evidence of rising temperatures and associated health risks, many countries seem unprepared to implement effective measures for public safety.

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