# Heatwaves and energy crunch: Can Europe withstand a double shock?

https://mins.news/en/video/28801

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-21 19:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD8ahVwwBpI

> Wildfires, crop failures and drying rivers are accompanying Europe’s fifth heatwave of the year. Economists warn that extreme heat is becoming an economic risk, hitting output, tourism, food prices, insurance and public budgets at once. The estimated cost this year is $209bn, about 1 percent of EU GDP.

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- [European Heatwave Wildfire and Drought Crisis](https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/european-heatwave-and-drought.md

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