Summer heat in Europe killed more than 50,000 people, studies find
Scientists say this year's summer heat was the deadliest on record in Europe. Meanwhile, EU institutions are weighing new measures to manage climate-related risks.
This summer's heat was the deadliest Europe has recorded, scientists say. Studies found that more than 50,000 people died from the heat across 850 cities on the continent. The researchers attribute most of those deaths to climate change. The findings were published on 23 October.
Other climate issues in Europe
Politico Europe points to several other climate-related issues that have drawn attention in recent weeks.
One is the slowdown of Atlantic Ocean currents. The outlet writes that such a change could disrupt life in Europe on a very large scale, and that the continent is starting to pay attention. This was published on 2 October.
Another concerns a new proposal from the European Commission, the EU's executive body. It would clarify who is in charge of managing fires and floods. The outlet reported on this on 24 September.
The third is a new sustainability label for data centers that the EU plans to introduce, as it presses Big Tech to go green. The scheme would require data centers to disclose their energy and water use. The outlet describes it as the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. It was published on 21 September.
The source material contains only short summaries of these publications, so it gives no further detail on the studies or the EU proposals.
