Despite severe heatwaves, droughts, and thousands of heat-related deaths in Germany, climate protests remain subdued, hampered by political inaction, social hostility, and competing global crises.
Record heatwaves across East Asia, including South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong, have caused widespread crop failures, livestock deaths, and record-breaking temperatures, prompting calls for urgent climate action.
Nurses are collapsing from extreme heat inside UK hospitals and care homes lacking air conditioning, ventilation, and operable windows, prompting the Royal College of Nursing to call the working conditions inhumane.
Europe faces its hottest summer on record, with all 27 Italian monitored cities on red alert. The June heat wave caused at least 5,700 excess deaths in France, mostly among the elderly, and nearly 100 drownings in Germany. Climate change is blamed for the rising temperatures, predicted to increase farm losses and ignite more wildfires.
Central Europe faces record-breaking temperatures and drought, causing disruptions to energy production and transport systems in Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Italy, and Germany.
Three female lions (3, 11, 15 years old) at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park died from suspected heat stroke as temperatures in Tokyo peaked at nearly 39°C, marking the zoo's first heat-related lion deaths in 62 years.
South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave, with record high temperatures reaching 41.2 C in Goryeong County and 40.9 C in Daegu. The extreme heat has led to several heat-related deaths, including a man in Incheon and two farmers in South Chungcheong, prompting severe heat wave warnings across the nation.
A new poll reveals that the recent heatwave in England caused mass sleep deprivation, with two-thirds of people struggling to sleep. Almost half lost three hours of sleep nightly. The heatwave also impacted homes, health, and businesses, leading to calls for polluters to fund necessary upgrades.
A severe heatwave, driven by the climate crisis, has caused at least two dozen deaths across the US. Record temperatures over 100F (38C) have affected millions, with New Jersey reporting 22 suspected heat-related fatalities. Officials warn of the life-threatening nature of this extreme heat.
Europe is experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, shattering temperature records and causing thousands of excess deaths. Its infrastructure, historically built for cold winters, struggles with cooling, leading to widespread disruptions and public health crises, necessitating urgent adaptation strategies.
Temperatures in the UK are falling after last week's record highs, but forecasts suggest another heatwave could build as July begins, with potential for temperatures to reach the low to mid-30s Celsius in England and Wales. While extreme heat like last week is less likely, above-average temperatures are expected for July and August.
Germany records third consecutive day of record temperatures (up to 41.7°C), leading to heat-related deaths, forest fires, infrastructure disruptions (e.g., Leipzig tram halt), and calls for air conditioning in public facilities.
Germany faces another day of extreme heat with temperatures potentially reaching 42°C, as a "heat dome" moves east. Record temperatures have been broken across Europe, with scientists linking the event to man-made climate change. Several events have been canceled, and concerns rise over hospital preparedness.
As Europe swelters under extreme heat, disinformation about air conditioning bans, fan dangers, and climate change links is spreading. DW Fact check debunks these false claims, emphasizing the scientific consensus on climate change and the importance of relying on factual information.
A deadly heatwave, causing deaths and infrastructure strain in Western Europe, is moving east, bringing near 40°C temperatures to Germany and Poland. Record heat has disrupted travel and events, with experts linking it to climate change and forecasting thunderstorms by Sunday.
Europe is experiencing record-breaking June temperatures, with Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands seeing new highs. The heatwave has caused a rising death toll in Spain and France, leading to the cancellation of public events due to health risks. Climate change is identified as a major driver.
A rapid study by the World Weather Attribution group states Europe's record heat wave is 'virtually impossible' without man-made climate change, making such extreme heat up to 200 times more likely than two decades ago. The heat has led to record emergencies in London, potential deaths in Spain, nuclear reactor shutdowns in France and Switzerland, and a public alcohol ban in Paris.
The UK is experiencing record June temperatures, with a 36.7C high in Somerset and overnight lows above 23C in Cardiff. A red extreme heat warning has been extended for southern England and Wales, causing school closures, travel disruption, and strain on health services.
The UK provisionally set a new June temperature record of 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, on Wednesday, with Thursday expected to be even hotter, potentially reaching 38C. Met Office warnings for extreme heat remain, causing transport disruption, before temperatures ease by Friday.
France has recorded 40 drowning deaths in five days due to a severe heatwave, with most victims being young people swimming in unsupervised areas. Europe is experiencing record-breaking temperatures attributed to an 'omega block' weather pattern.
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to 40 drowning deaths in France over five days, primarily among young people swimming in unsupervised areas. France recorded its hottest June day and night on record, with extreme temperatures prompting closures and alerts nationwide.
France has recorded 40 heatwave-related deaths since Thursday, with temperatures hitting record highs. Spain and Italy are also severely affected. The heatwave is causing drownings, health risks, and disruptions to infrastructure and work.
A severe heatwave is gripping Europe, with record temperatures causing at least 20 deaths in France and prompting widespread disruptions. Germany, Spain, and Italy are also experiencing dangerous highs, leading to cancelled events and health warnings.
A severe heatwave across Europe has led to approximately 20 drownings in France as people sought relief in unsupervised waters. Record temperatures are being recorded in France and Britain, straining services, while Spain also experiences extreme heat. An 'Omega block' weather pattern is identified as the cause, with climate change intensifying such events.
