Global Heatwave Crisis: Unprecedented Wildfires and Intensifying Heatwaves Ravage Europe and Beyond

Southern Europe is experiencing extreme heat and wildfires as a second heat wave, named "Charon," hits the region. Italy, Spain, and Greece are particularly affected, with temperatures expected to soar above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). The European Space Agency warns that the heat wave is just beginning, and experts emphasize that this is a consequence of the climate crisis. The head of the World Health Organization urges world leaders to take immediate action. As global temperatures continue to rise, scientists predict more frequent and intense heatwaves. The heat is not only a summer inconvenience but also a matter of climate justice, as it disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. Authorities are advising people to take precautions, and wildfires have already caused evacuations in Spain and Greece.