Summer Heatwaves Linked To 50,000 Deaths In Europe, Study Finds
Forbes - Innovation
Oct 23, 2026, 07:35 AMTech
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Summer heatwaves across Europe have likely caused 50,000 excess deaths, according to two peer-reviewed studies.
The studies, published in scientific journals, analyzed temperature data and mortality records across multiple European countries. Researchers found a significant correlation between extreme heat and increased death rates, particularly in densely populated urban centers where heat island effects amplify temperatures.
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