European Politicians Divided on Climate Response Amid Extreme Heat
The article reports on how European politicians are responding to extreme heat and climate change, highlighting a contrast between those pushing for climate action and those like UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch who advocate for continued fossil fuel use. It notes heat-related deaths and disruptions are forcing political reckonings across Europe, with some politicians focusing on short-term fixes like air-conditioning rather than long-term climate solutions.
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The war on oil and gas must end
Heat-related deaths and disruptions to daily life are forcing politicians to reckon, in different ways, with a rapidly warming planet
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