A recent heatwave has led to an estimated 2,300 deaths in Europe, mostly linked to climate change, which has intensified extreme heat.
Lara Maior
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Analysis by researchers at Imperial College London shows that in the 10-day period ending July 2, the heatwave caused 2,300 deaths in 12 European cities. Of these, 1,500 were attributed to climate change, which increased temperatures by up to 4 degrees Celsius. June 2025 was the hottest in European history, and researchers warn that with climate change, heat waves will become more frequent and severe, affecting more and more people.
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