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Europe's heat waves: How to survive now and in the future

June 28, 2026

Europe's heat waves are getting hotter and more frequent. DW talks with author Jeff Goodell, who explains how extreme heat affects the body and how Europe can adapt.

https://p.dw.com/p/5GC6U

Europe is facing hotter, longer and more frequent heat waves as climate change drives extreme temperatures across the continent.

Jeff Goodell, a New York Times bestselling author, explains how extreme heat affects the human body, whether air conditioning is the answer, and what Europe must do to adapt to a hotter future and protect people from rising heat risks.

	
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Ben Fajzullin DW Anchor & Correspondent, covers breaking news, global affairs and social issues.