Europe is facing extreme heatwaves this week, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in Italy, Spain, and Greece. Climate change is making such sweltering summers more frequent, leading to significant health risks, especially for vulnerable populations. The WHO estimates that nearly 62,000 people died from extreme heat in Europe in 2022. Key health impacts include heat exhaustion, worsened chronic conditions, poor air quality, mental health issues, and increased accidents due to heat stress. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)