Europe’s deadliest summer in decades: More than 50,000 heat-related deaths in 2026, new analysis finds
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Key context: <p>The deadliest summer in 26 years saw southern and western Europe hit hardest, with scientists warning that rising temperatures could bring even greater loss of life.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/10/23/europes-deadliest-summer-in-decades-more-than-50000-heat-related-deaths-in-2026-new-analysis-finds/">Europe’s deadliest summer in decades: More than 50,000 heat-related deaths in 2026, new analysis finds</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
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