Europe's heatwaves caused over 1,300 excess deaths, showing how extreme weather is becoming a growing public health threat
An "Omega Block" trapped hot air for weeks. Rising global temperatures are making such events more frequent
Europe is warming faster than any other continent, making heatwaves longer, hotter and more dangerous
Fossil fuels still power much of Europe. Continued dependence is driving the climate crisis
More heat means more cooling. Fossil fuel-powered air conditioning adds emissions, worsening global warming
Europe's crisis is a warning: faster adoption of renewable energy is the only lasting solution