Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify

Western Europe experienced its hottest June ever, with temperatures soaring 3.06°C above average, leading to devastating wildfires and severe heat stress. Scientists warn that this extreme weather highlights the urgent need to adapt to climate change, as failure to do so threatens human health, ecosystems, and critical infrastructure. This record-breaking heatwave underscores the mounting costs of carbon pollution and serves as a stark reminder of the urgent action required to mitigate these risks.