Heatwave Kills Dozens in Europe; Schools and Workplaces Shut
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An early summer heatwave has killed dozens of people across Europe, forcing schools to close and triggering health alerts at workplaces. Experts and labor unions say the disaster is not just “extreme weather,” but a public health and worker safety crisis worsened by climate change. The events reveal that Europe is not prepared for its new climate reality.