In a scorched Europe, no country is safe
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By The Age
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- 1 min read
In brief
Europe faces an unprecedented climate crisis as extreme heat and drought conditions sweep across the continent. Major rivers reach critically low levels while farmers struggle with devastating crop losses. These environmental challenges threaten food security and economic stability throughout the region, with potential ripple effects on global markets. Climate scientists warn that such extreme weather patterns may become increasingly common without significant intervention to address climate change.
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In a scorched Europe, no country is safe
With heatwaves across most of Europe and great rivers falling to record lows, the effects of the extreme weather on farmers is likely to flow across the continent, and possibly beyond.
