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Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting climate change concerns

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Publish Date
Tue, 1 Jul 2025, 8:07pm
People sail on a lake in a park during the first heatwave of the summer in Madrid, on June 28. Photo / AFP
People sail on a lake in a park during the first heatwave of the summer in Madrid, on June 28. Photo / AFP

Europe swelters under heatwave, prompting climate change concerns

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 1 Jul 2025, 8:07pm

People throughout Europe have been grappling with the first heatwaves of the Northern Hemisphere summer as increasing temperatures push thermometers into the red.

Scientists have long warned that climate change comes with disastrous consequences for the environment, with  Europe’s ever-hotter summer heatwaves being a direct result.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Spain and Portugal had 'record-breaking' hot days yesterday - and people are concerned.

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