No plan to deal with heatwaves or how we will cope if weather gets even hotter

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

The severe heatwave prompted nationwide warnings, alcohol bans, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots.

Climate change is making extremely dangerous heat waves like this one more common.

Editorial: Record-breaking temperatures should focus minds on the UK’s lack of preparedness for the climate dangers ahead

Wednesday and Thursday expected to be hottest days in Ireland this week

Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe's heatwaves more frequent and more intense.

No plan to deal with heatwaves or how we will cope if weather gets even hotter

The extreme heat currently being felt in Europe isn’t the new normal – much worse is to come, and we are doing far too little to adapt, says Michael Le Page

Ireland is at the edge of a heat dome hovering above much of western Europe

As hospitals buckle and warnings spread east, the heatwave is exposing how unprepared much of Europe remains for extreme temperatures. #EuropeNews

A punishing heatwave overwhelming hospitals in Europe is just the latest reminder of the deadly threat such scorching temperatures can pose to human health.

Reducing emissions is key, but so is preparing for the extreme weather events which are now inevitable

Photographs of ice-cream vans and crowded beaches could be seen to celebrate our abnormally hot weather

Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impact

Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health…