Record Heat Deaths in Europe: Over 50,000 in Summer 2026

• Over 50,000 people in Europe died from heat in summer 2026, a record high.
• Two-thirds of these deaths are attributed to climate change, according to a study.
• Repeated waves of record-breaking temperatures affected Europe from late May through August 2026.
• Scientists urge governments to implement expanded health measures to protect vulnerable populations.
• Heat-related deaths were particularly high in urban areas across the continent.