The Guardian
Europe's Heatwaves: Where GDP Goes to Melt
Europe's heatwaves are cooking the economy, with €180bn in GDP at risk, nuclear plants offline, rivers too shallow for barges, and Italy's tomatoes crying for help.
2026-08-16
The Guardian
2026-08-05
BBC Politics
Green Leader Accuses Labour of 'Dereliction of Duty' Over Heatwaves, Suggests More Cool Spaces
Green Party leader says Labour's heatwave response is a 'dereliction of duty,' proposes cool spaces and renationalising water, while Labour points out the Greens keep blocking the very projects they demand.
2026-07-23
BBC World
Even Camels Are Over It: Africa's Heat Waves Are Now Too Hot for the Ships of the Desert
Camels, nature's desert survivors, are now dropping from heat stress as Africa's temperatures soar - even the ships of the desert are taking on water.
2026-06-22
The Guardian
India's Heatwaves Close Schools and, Surprise, Women Get the Short End of the Stick
India's heatwaves force school closures, making women choose between careers and childcare - because why plan ahead when you can just panic-close everything?
The Good Times
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