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European heatwaves are primarily driven by greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, according to scientists responding to recent media coverage mischaracterizing new research.
France faces unprecedented fire-generated thunderstorms amid intense wildfires near Bordeaux, with tens of thousands evacuated as pyrocumulonimbus clouds create unpredictable conditions that complicate firefighting efforts.
A record-breaking heatwave across France in June 2026 caused an estimated 2,700 heat-related deaths, with temperatures exceeding climate model projections by decades.
A new database tracking Chinese climate initiatives shows a significant uptick in projects since 2009, though whether this translates to climate leadership remains unclear, according to the study’s co-author.
European air-conditioning adoption remains low in northern regions where historically mild summers made cooling unnecessary, but attitudes are shifting as extreme heat becomes more frequent amid climate change.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has previously expressed strong support for net-zero targets and fossil fuel phase-out, though he remained noncommittal on new North Sea drilling during his leadership campaign.
