Europe's Heat Stress Crisis: 2022 Confirmed as Second Warmest Year on Record.

A study by the European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Change Service shows that climate change is causing longer periods of extreme weather, resulting in more heat stress for Europeans, particularly in southern Europe. Last year, record heat caused 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 confirmed that Europe experienced its second warmest year on record in 2022, resulting in widespread drought and summer wildfires causing the highest carbon emissions in 15 years.