How will European politicians react to a summer of extreme heat?

Europe this summer has had to face record breaking temperatures, which caused droughts, deaths, and caused devastating wildfires. While the latest heat dome has dissipated, the damage remains – the continent continues to be the fastest warming globally. Will this summer serve as a global climate reckoning? Answer with

The area of Europe at risk of wildfires is due to triple, a new study finds

Multiple heatwaves pushed temperatures to record highs and fuelled wildfires across Germany this summer. Now that rain and cooler air have settled in, we're asking if we've reached the end of the scorching summer of 2026?

The blaze in Belgium erupted following an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees F), burning roughly 3,000 hectares of peatland and pine forest.