UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June

The UK is enduring its third heatwave of the year, with scientists confirming that June was the hottest ever recorded across western Europe due to record-breaking temperatures exacerbated by fossil fuel pollution. The extreme heat has led to health concerns, with estimates suggesting June's death toll could exceed 20,000 across the continent. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for climate action, as the implications of such extreme weather patterns highlight the potential risks of inaction in addressing global warming.