Climate Change Brings Heat Stress and Melting Glaciers to Europe

A study by the European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Change Service has found that Europeans, particularly in southern Europe, are experiencing more heat stress during summer months due to climate change causing longer periods of extreme weather. The report shows that last year's record heat resulted in hazardous conditions for human health, with southern Europe experiencing a record number of days with "very strong heat stress." Heat stress can cause a wide range of health problems, including rashes, dehydration, and heat stroke. The report also confirms that Europe experienced its second warmest year on record in 2022, with high temperatures and low rainfall resulting in widespread drought and summer wildfires causing the highest carbon emissions in 15 years.