Environment · World
Europe Heatwave Causes Excess Deaths, Strains Services
Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, leading to a significant increase in excess deaths, with over 1,300 reported in some areas. The extreme weather has overwhelmed mortuaries and strained emergency services and hospitals, prompting criticism of government preparedness. Officials are urging people to stay indoors and are calling for a rejection of climate denial in light of the dangerous conditions.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 3 · Right 1 n = 4
- Centre (3): Dainik Bhaskar, NDTV, The Indian Express
- Right (1): Republic World
- International (5): Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, Deutsche Welle, France 24, The Guardian