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Europe becomes the fastest-warming continent as heatwaves, floods and droughts rise

Europe becomes the fastest-warming continent as heatwaves, floods and droughts rise

Update: 2025-12-23
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world, facing intensifying climate risks. This year saw exceptionally high temperatures across the region. An estimated 16,500 additional deaths have been linked to extreme heat. Heatwaves, floods and droughts are becoming more frequent and severe. Southern Europe, including Greece, is among the worst affected. Experts warn urgent action is needed to adapt and cut emissions. Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos reports from Askri in central Greece on the urgent climate challenges Europe faces. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #ClimateCrisis #EuropeWarming #Heatwaves #ExtremeWeather #ClimateChange #FloodRisk #Drought #GlobalWarming #ClimateImpact #HeatDeaths #SouthernEurope #ClimateEmergency
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Europe becomes the fastest-warming continent as heatwaves, floods and droughts rise

Europe becomes the fastest-warming continent as heatwaves, floods and droughts rise

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