European summers turn deadly as heatwaves and wildfires surge

Climate change is making Europe's summers hotter and more dangerous, with heatwaves, droughts and wildfires becoming recurring features across the continent. Copernicus data shows June temperatures 3.06C above average, and last year 1 million hectares burned in the EU. Experts warn agricultural losses could rise 66 percent by 2050, while rivers and energy systems face mounting strain.