science Phys Org 2026-07-17

Europe's June Heatwave Caused Over 12,000 Excess Deaths

An analysis of national statistics indicates that at least 12,000 excess deaths occurred across nine European countries during the June heatwave. The final death toll may rise as more data becomes available.

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