Europe’s deadly heatwave scorches eastern flank, takes aim at Ukraine

A record-breaking heatwave is currently scorching Europe, with temperatures reaching unprecedented levels this early in the summer, according to scientists from the World Weather Attribution group. This extreme weather event, deemed "virtually impossible" without climate change, has already claimed lives and is now threatening Ukraine. The heatwave underscores the urgent need for global action on climate change, as it highlights the severe and immediate impacts on human health and infrastructure. Its severity serves as a stark reminder of the escalating dangers posed by climate change.