Western Europe Sets New Temperature Record After Summer of Heatwaves The scorching summer that has gripped Western Europe is a stark reminder that climate change is no longer a distant threat, but an all too familiar reality.
The region's new temperature record for the June July period, set at 21. 62°C (70. 92 F), is a chilling indicator of the devastating impact of human induced warming on our planet.
The recent heatwaves have brought with them a triple threat: major wildfires, prolonged droughts, and thousands of projected heat related deaths.