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Extreme Summer Heat Devastates Europe: 50,000 Deaths and Billions in Economic Losses

World News

Extreme Summer Heat Devastates Europe: 50,000 Deaths and Billions in Economic Losses

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

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.

50,000 Deaths, Nearly $19 Billion GDP Hit: What Extreme Summer Cost Europe

NDTV

50,000 Deaths, Nearly $19 Billion GDP Hit: What Extreme Summer Cost Europe

Across the continent, vital infrastructure suffered. Wildfires destroyed homes, hospitals overheated, transport broke down and cooling systems in fridges and air conditioners failed.

Europe suffers deadliest summer on record with over 50,000 deaths linked to extreme weather

Independent

Europe suffers deadliest summer on record with over 50,000 deaths linked to extreme weather

There were several heatwaves across Europe over the summer

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