AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoExtreme Heat Crisis: The WHO says Europe has logged 1,300+ excess deaths linked to the heatwave since June 21, warning it’s a “silent killer” as 150 million people face dangerous temperatures and health systems buckle. France Toll: France’s public health agency reports about 1,000 excess deaths (mostly people 65+), with the figure expected to rise as more deaths at home and in care settings are counted. Central Europe Records: The heat dome keeps pushing east: Poland hit a new high around 40.5°C, while Germany posted 41.7°C and the Czech Republic set an all-time peak near 41.9°C. Infrastructure Strain: Record heat is disrupting transport and power—Germany’s rail services were cut back and highways saw damage, while storms add fresh chaos. What’s Driving It: Scientists say human-caused climate change made this week’s extreme heat far more likely, with El Niño not the main direct cause.
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