Europe's Inferno: A Heat Wave that Exposes the Limits of Human Endurance A scorching heat wave has gripped Europe, highlighting the region's vulnerability to climate change.
Temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) have become a new normal in several countries, forcing governments and businesses to adapt.
Italy, Austria, Hungary, Germany, France, and the Balkans are all on high alert as the extreme heat wave exposes weaknesses in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks, and tourism infrastructure.