ClimateNotableConfirmed
5.9
Record heat-related mortality reported for June and July 2026
ORF·AT·3 days ago
Spain experienced its hottest summer ever, with four heat waves and above-normal temperatures on 95% of days. Over 5,000 deaths are attributed to heat, highlighting the human cost of climate change. This underscores accelerating climate impacts in Southern Europe and raises concerns for public health and energy demand.