Europe Faces Record Heatwave and Wildfires Amid Climate Crisis
TL;DR
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave with record temperatures in Spain, Portugal, Germany, and France, driven by a persistent heat dome. The UN Secretary-General warns that extreme heat has become the new normal, as authorities issue red alerts and deal with heat-related emergencies, including wildfires and health risks. The heat is also affecting events like Wimbledon, with the hottest opening day on record.
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- Europe heat wave continues as UN chief warns of 'new normal' DW
- 'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe BBC
- Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave The Guardian
- A heat wave covers much of Europe and higher temperatures are on the way AP News
- Thousands flee wildfires in Turkey as Europe is hit by early heatwave Reuters
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