Europe's heat wave linked to at least 1,300 excess deaths as extreme temperatures shift to North America

Europe’s heat wave has finally ended — and good riddance. The continent recorded at least 1,300 excess deaths over the past week, according to the World Health Organization. Mortuaries in Paris and other cities were overwhelmed .

First covered Jun 29, 2026 · 2:55 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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45d Heatmap News An Alternative Theory of Europe’s AC Problems — Europe’s heat wave has finally ended — and good riddance. The continent recorded at least 1,300 excess deaths over the past week, according to the World Health…

Appeared in: 2026-06-30 (#12)

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