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Europe battles record-breaking heat: is this the new normal? - The Latest

The Guardian Environment · Jun 23, 2026, 3:39 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat.
  • Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan

Why this matters: environmental and climate reporting with long-term consequences.

Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat. Lucy Hough speaks to E

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