How climate change has impacted Europe’s economy this summer

The climate is changing more rapidly in Europe than on any other continent and the damage is already stretching public finances, writes Balazs Koranyi

Record heat and droughts this summer have wreaked havoc in power production, shipping and public health systems.

Southern Europe could take the biggest hit as temperature spikes are the largest there, cutting tourism income, exacerbating crop failures and inducing outward migration

FRANKFURT, Aug 10 - For anyone in Europe who still thought climate change was a problem for future generations, this summer's sweltering heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and life-altering economic impacts have already arrived.

How the hard reality of climate change hit Europe's economy this summer  Reuters

Thiaw captained Newcastle to an impressive win over Valencia on Saturday

Climate change denial is fruitless after a summer which saw temperature records broken and devastating wildfire, says Record View.