Europe’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war
- Posted on August 14, 2026
- By CNN
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Europe’s economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war
Nuclear power plants idled. Crops harvested at 3 a.m. Iconic tourist attractions shuttered early. Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where heatwaves are straining an economy under pressure from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
