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ScienceMay heatwaves, deaths and ruined harvests paint grim picture of Europe’s future

An EU Copernicus report says western Europe’s June-to-August surface air temperatures were 2.5C above the recent decadal average, making this Europe’s third-hottest summer on record. Repeated heatwaves killed tens of thousands, damaged harvests and worsened drought, wildfires, low river flows and air pollution across the continent.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-02 02:00Original

May heatwaves, deaths and ruined harvests paint grim picture of Europe’s future
May heatwaves, deaths and ruined harvests paint grim picture of Europe’s futureScience