How climate change has impacted Europe’s economy this summer
- For anyone in Europe who still viewed climate change as a problem for future generations, this summer’s severe heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and disruptive economic consequences are already here.
- Record heat and droughts this summer – which scientists say are exacerbated by global warming – have disrupted power production, shipping and public health networks, while the current wildfire season is set to become Europe's largest ever.
- Combined, the impact on the region's economy can already be measured in the hundreds of billions of euros, economists and academics estimate
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- For anyone in Europe who still viewed climate change as a problem for future generations, this summer’s severe heatwaves have brought home the reality that its costly and disruptive economic consequences are already here.
- Record heat and droughts this summer – which scientists say are exacerbated by global warming – have disrupted power production, shipping and public health networks, while the current wildfire season is set to become Europe's largest ever.
- Combined, the impact on the region's economy can already be measured in the hundreds of billions of euros, economists and academics estimate
Sources: The Independent