Heatwave puts countries across Europe to the test
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Europe’s heatwave is prompting creative ways to beat the heat. But beyond the quirky coping strategies, soaring temperatures are exposing a lack of preparedness in many countries for a hotter climate. And in southern Europe, the heat is causing wildfires to tear through towns and livelihoods.
Breakdown
- Countries across Europe are experiencing a severe heatwave, affecting daily life and infrastructure.
- Hospitals and care facilities, especially in France and Norway, are struggling with high indoor temperatures due to poor insulation and ventilation. 23s
- Several hospitals in Norway had to cancel surgeries as indoor heat exceeded safe limits. 1m 3s
- Wildfires in Greece, France, and Spain have caused significant destruction and loss of livelihoods. 1m 13s
- The heatwave highlights the need for Europe to adapt its infrastructure and systems to a warming climate. 1m 33s