Casualties in the first seven months of 2026 surpass all full-year records since 2016.
Tag: Heat
New Study Links Extreme Heat to Cardiac Events
Researchers urge caution as global temperatures hit historic highs.
Italy Places Highest Level Heat Alert on 16 Cities Including Rome Milan and Florence
Italian civil protection authorities issued red alerts for major urban centres as temperatures in the northern plains approached 42 degrees Celsius.
World Cup 2026 Heat Protocols Under Review After London Ambulance Sees Record Emergency Calls
Sports medicine authorities are assessing how 2026 World Cup host cities in the US are managing player hydration and recovery during the early summer heat.
France’s Record Heat Is Killing People. Here’s What Governments Must Do Now
Opinion calling for mandatory air conditioning standards and urban greening policies after 50 heat-related deaths in France.
How to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave: What You Need to Know
Practical guide on recognizing heat-related illness symptoms and cooling strategies as heat waves intensify globally.
How the European Heat Dome Is Changing Daily Life and Exposing the Limits of Climate Adaptation
With temperatures shattering records and people drowning in rivers across France the 2026 heatwave is testing Europe’s preparation for the climate crisis.
How to Stay Safe in Extreme Heat: Science-Backed Tips as Europe Faces Deadly Record Temperatures
With France recording its hottest day ever public health experts outline the evidence-based steps individuals and communities can take to survive dangerous heatwaves.
European Heat Dome: An Omega Block Weather System Is Drawing Saharan Air Deep into Western Europe
The stationary high-pressure system has trapped heat over France Spain and the UK creating conditions that could last through the weekend.
Paris Red Alert for Heat Wave as Météo-France Issues Emergency Instructions
Authorities in France issued red heat warnings for Paris and 34 other departments, prohibiting public alcohol at outdoor events and deploying emergency services.