The latest weather maps are turning a fiery red as Europe is hit by a blistering heatwave, with temperatures soaring into the 40Cs.
READ MORE: Ireland could hit record-breaking 34 degree temperatures this decade, say climate scientistsEurope is grappling with an increasing frequency of heatwaves, a consequence of climate change. In response, Greece has had to shut down the Acropolis during peak heat hours after a tourist collapsed while queuing for tickets.
Two leading climate monitoring bodies have issued warnings about the implications of this rapid warming on human health, glacier melting, and economic activities.
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