Europe’s Deadly Aversion to Air-Conditioning

Why Europe Leads the World in Heat-Related Deaths Despite Cooler Climate

Europe leads the world in heat-related deaths per capita despite having fewer hot days than most other regions. The article argues that Euro

Europe's resistance to air conditioning is costing thousands of lives as heatwaves intensify

Europe is warming at ~0.5°C per decade since the 1980s, with heat stress days rising sharply. The article argues that Europe's cultural and

Study: Climate change caused 16,500 excess deaths during Europe's 2025 summer heat

A new study led by LSHTM and Imperial College London found that climate change intensified Europe's 2025 summer heat, causing an estimated 1

European heatwave may have caused over 20,000 excess deaths, climate expert warns

Commentary on rapid analysis suggesting the June 2026 European heatwave may have killed over 20,000 people (including 862 in the UK). Gareth

Why Some Europeans Resist Air Conditioning, Even Amid Deadly Heatwaves

Europe's heatwave exposes massive air conditioning gap with the U.S. as deaths and economic losses mount

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures over 100°F, exposing a major infrastructure gap: only ~20% of European homes have