logo
About Contact

Europe's Scorching Summer: 50,000 Lives Lost and Billions in Economic Damage

World News

Europe's Scorching Summer: 50,000 Lives Lost and Billions in Economic Damage

Europe's summer heat kills 50,000 people, shaves $18.9 billion off GDP

Business Standard

Europe's summer heat kills 50,000 people, shaves $18.9 billion off GDP

Those findings, from two separate studies, reveal the extent of Europe's vulnerability to rising temperatures in what's likely to be one of the hottest years in modern history

Europe's killer heat this summer claims record 50,000 lives, study suggests

CBC

Europe's killer heat this summer claims record 50,000 lives, study suggests

Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.

Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

NPR

Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths

Blistering record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, with nearly two-thirds of that death toll blamed on human-caused climate change, a new study found.(Image credit:...

Summer heat’s toll on Europe: 50,000 deaths and a $24.3b GDP hit

The Straits Times

Summer heat’s toll on Europe: 50,000 deaths and a $24.3b GDP hit

The overall mortality level was far higher than those in the next most deadly years.

Coverage dates

First reported:

First saved on ClustZ:

Coverage updated:

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site traffic. By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies. See our Privacy Policy.