Europe heatwave causes 50,000 deaths
A recent study revealed that the standard heat waves that swept across Europe during the summer resulted in over 50,000 deaths, with approximately 63,000 cases linked to heat caused by the burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas). The summer death toll for 2022 exceeded 29,480, representing a 71% increase, although the actual number may be higher; this figure does not include the May heatwave and is limited to 854 cities, which account for about 40% of Europe's population. The findings highlight that climate change and rising temperatures are directly connected to an increase in heat-related deaths, and researchers emphasize the urgent need for measures to address this phenomenon.
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