Heatwave

Health news

Heat-related deaths in Europe are largely preventable, WHO says

Heat kills thousands of Europeans every year, deaths the WHO says could be prevented with the right policies in place.

11/06/2026

Climate

Extreme heat causes 3,400 excess deaths per day in India - study

Experts warn that official heatwave death figures are grossly underestimated.

10/06/2026

Earth News

EU monitor warns of 'new normal' following record temperatures in May

Records were broken in Britain, France, Ireland and Portugal last month as a "heat dome" of warm air from northern Africa pushed temperatures well above normal levels across western Europe.

10/06/2026

Moments

El Niño: What the weather phenomenon means for travellers

The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation now warns there is an 80% chance El Niño develops this summer.

09/06/2026

Climate

France accused of ‘climate denial’ over shrinking green fund

France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund.

05/06/2026

Climate

Global temperatures likely to spike this summer as El Niño returns

El Niño is a naturally occurring weather phenomenon but its effects are worse because of climate change.

02/06/2026

Europe in Motion

Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?

As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk?

02/06/2026

Ecotech

Here’s why Europe’s heatwave is bad news for renewables - even solar

Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar.

01/06/2026

Climate

Air con is overheating Europe’s energy system. Is there a solution?

Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs.

29/05/2026

Climate

El Niño clashes with climate change as UN warns record heat is coming

Climate scientists have warned that a "whole range of extreme weather events" are brewing, as a strong El Niño coincides with global warming.

28/05/2026

Earth News

Europe urged to ‘kick the fossil fuel addiction’ amid record May heat

The United Nations is warning that the main culprit behind Europe's blistering temperatures is the world's "addiction" to burning fossil fuels.

28/05/2026

No Comment

Ireland records 30C while Portugal nears 37C in May heat

A record May heatwave sent Irish temperatures above 30C and Portugal’s to 37C, drawing crowds outdoors and renewing worries over climate change.

28/05/2026

Culture news

Keep cool and carry on: Clothes for office life in May heatwave

This May has been one of the hottest on record - and we're still weeks away from summer. If what to wear or not to work is among your chief concerns, then look no further as Euronews Culture has convened a style council of fashion experts to ensure you stay cool without making any faux pas

28/05/2026

Climate

Climate change blamed for record May heat: Europe’s summer outlook

"The climate we are living in today is simply not the one we grew up with, and our buildings and infrastructure are woefully unprepared for what's next.”

27/05/2026

Europe Today

Climate expert says 'possible' hottest summer ahead

Heatwaves have become "much more common" and are affecting all Europe, not just the south, Carlo Buontempo, from the Copernicus Climate Change Service, says. He explains that climate change is making these events "last longer" and increasing their "intensity".

27/05/2026

Europe Today

NATO drills near Russia border as VDL warns over drone threat

In her visit to Lithuania, the EU Commission President von der Leyen has warned that recent drone incursions into Baltic countries are not "isolated incidents." This comes as we report on today's NATO military drills just 30km from Russia’s border.

27/05/2026