This summer, Europe faced its deadliest heatwave yet — with over 16,000 excess deaths linked to extreme heat fueled by climate change. The UK alone recorded more than 1,100 fatalities during what became its hottest summer on record.<br /><br />:fire: Temperatures soared to 46°C in Spain and Portugal<br />:chart_decreasing: 85% of the victims were aged 65 and over<br />:stethoscope: Most deaths were undetected, worsened by heart, respiratory, and kidney issues<br />:globe_showing_Europe-Africa: August was 2.3°C hotter due to human-driven climate change<br /><br />Experts say this is not a one-off event — it's part of a deadly trend<br />So why aren’t we doing more? And how many more lives will it take?<br />WooGlobe Ref : WGA563528<br />For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com
