Copernicus: Over Half of Europe Under Severe Heat
The summer of 2026 in Europe saw a record rise in temperatures, with 52% of the continent experiencing severe heat stress, lasting for an unprecedented 41 days. It was the third hottest summer on record in Europe and the hottest in the western part of the continent. The high temperatures coincided with increasing droughts, which led to a drop in river levels, affecting transportation, energy, and agriculture sectors. These phenomena were worsened by climate change, to which human activities significantly contribute, with projections indicating that heatwaves will become more frequent and intense in the future.
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