Europe Swelters in Latest Wave of Extreme Heat Europe's latest extreme heatwave has left 135 million people facing temperatures above 35C (95F), shattering record after record.
But behind these statistics lies a more disturbing reality: the climate crisis is no longer a distant threat, but an immediate menace exacting a devastating toll on human lives and infrastructure.
The UK's hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 38. 1C (100. 5F) in west London, serves as a stark reminder that this is not just about heatwaves – it's about a fundamental shift in our planet's climate.