climateFriday, June 26, 2026
Today's coverage is dominated by the European heatwave, which scientists say is the worst ever and impossible without climate change. The stories connect a stark scientific attribution, a firsthand account of extreme heat in Pakistan, and the real-world strain on healthcare systems across Europe.
The scientific verdict is in, and the human toll is mounting from Europe to Pakistan.
Scientists say the current European heatwave is the most severe and widespread ever recorded, and it's only possible because of the climate crisis. Nearly half of Europe's largest cities are experiencing their worst heat stress ever.
Europe's healthcare systems are under severe strain as the heatwave pushes temperatures to unprecedented highs. France has activated its highest emergency health plan after reporting the first heat-related deaths.
A firsthand account from Jacobabad, Pakistan, where residents endure 51°C with little electricity. It's a stark reminder that the worst impacts of extreme heat hit the poorest hardest.
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