French politician says US bears ‘significant responsibility’ for European heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths
- A French politician has said the US bears “significant responsibility” for the brutal heatwave that swept across Europe due to the country’s high carbon emissions.
- The continent faced some of its highest temperatures on record last week, with over 1,000 excess deaths linked to the heatwave in France alone where the mercury reached 44C in some areas.
- Europe was mocked by US tourists for its lack of air conditioning during the heatwave.
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- A French politician has said the US bears “significant responsibility” for the brutal heatwave that swept across Europe due to the country’s high carbon emissions.
- The continent faced some of its highest temperatures on record last week, with over 1,000 excess deaths linked to the heatwave in France alone where the mercury reached 44C in some areas.
- Europe was mocked by US tourists for its lack of air conditioning during the heatwave.
Sources: The Independent