The devastating reality of climate change explained

Record-high greenhouse gas levels, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and glaciers melting for the 38th year in a row. These are the devastating numbers behind the climate crisis.

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