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Heatwave Kills Thousands in Europe

Updated 2026-10-23 08:35 UTC 1 source Negative

A severe heatwave across Europe this summer resulted in the deaths of over 50,000 people, with climate change identified as a significant contributing factor. The study highlights the ongoing impact of global warming on public health.

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Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.
2026-10-23 08:17 UTC
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