Europe confronts wave H after 200,000 deaths
Reports indicate that Europe is on the verge of experiencing an unprecedented heatwave starting from Tuesday, following a previous heatwave that affected large parts of the continent in recent weeks. The high temperatures have caused over 200,000 deaths in the past four years, with heat-related fatalities rising by 30% over the last two decades. This summer alone has seen approximately 10,000 additional deaths due to heatwaves. The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of strengthening preventive measures, such as improving early warning systems, increasing green spaces, and providing water, to protect the most vulnerable populations. Europeans are also increasingly discussing expanding the use of air conditioning units, despite concerns about rising energy consumption. It is projected that the number of air conditioning units in the European Union will reach around 275 million by 2050, compared to fewer in 2019. Research highlights the urgent need to revise building standards and urban planning to cope with rising temperatures, especially since most current buildings are designed to retain heat in winter rather than to withstand intense summer heat.
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