WorldClimate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disasters
Europe has been described as enduring a year of disasters. In 2026, heatwaves have been linked to more than 30,000 excess deaths, while mega wildfires, nuclear plant shutdowns, pressure on gas plants, drought-hit hydropower, volatile electricity prices and major disruption to crops and farming have compounded the crisis.
Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disasters
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