# Climate breakdown: Is the EU adapting to the new normal? Europe's summer of disasters

https://mins.news/en/video/74118

- France 24 English, 2026-09-25 14:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3gDJAz6eDA

> 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 and sharp electricity-price swings have disrupted crops and farming.

## Stories

- [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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