Europe's Heatwave Hits Economy and Lives | Europe News

Europe’s summer heatwave is slamming the economy—costing an estimated 180 billion euros, nearly wiping out the bloc’s entire projected GDP growth for the year. Workers suffer lost productivity in sweltering conditions, farms buckle under drought, and energy grids strain as rivers dry up. Behind the numbers: thousands of excess deaths and a grim warning that extreme heat may soon be the new normal. While short-term fixes like cooling systems can help, experts say the real solution lies in tackling climate change head-on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8374242bd916b44b