We now have the ability to rapidly assess the impact of climate change after extreme weather events – a first of its kind analysis has shown that it nearly tripled the death toll from the most recent

Yet, this is not just a European problem. While Europe is currently warming faster than any other continent during summer, extreme heat is a growing global threat. Similar deadly heatwaves have struck South Asia, the Middle East, and North America in recent years, killing thousands and overwhelming healthcare systems.

The rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution calculated that climate change might have tripled the death toll from the event.