'I live in Europe's hottest ever place - it can feel like torture'

In a record-breaking heatwave, Gaetano Salemi, a tour guide in Sicily, encountered Europe's highest temperature ever, a scorching 48.8C. This extreme weather, brought by an unexpected weather front, has caused life-threatening conditions and highlights the urgent need to address climate change. The situation underscores how rising global temperatures are pushing Europe into unprecedented heat, raising concerns about public health and the environment. This extreme event serves as a stark reminder of the potential impacts of climate change on everyday life.