Ue, 'ondate di calore dell'estate 2026, hanno causato oltre 35mila morti'

Preliminary data reveals that over 35,000 people died due to heat-related causes in Europe during the summer of 2026. The European Commission reported that this summer resulted in 50,000 excess deaths, with scientists attributing at least two-thirds to climate change. The summer saw severe consequences, including wildfires, droughts, and nuclear reactors shutting down. Champagne production is expected to be half of previous years, and the West Nile virus has spread, causing fatalities. Experts estimate a 0.17% GDP loss due to heat, amounting to 19 billion euros, which is considered a conservative estimate.