The Summer That Broke Europe (Gift Article)

But climate change is a hoax... www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/w...

“… for all the urgency, Europe’s commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions is in danger of being watered down. This month, the European Union proposed to adjust rules so that some industries could pollute at slightly higher levels, further into the future. …” 🗺️ 🔌💡 🌱

The Summer That Broke Europe www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/w...

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By the start of this week, France had recorded 53 heat waves since 1947; 28 of them occurred in the last 15 years. Bordeaux never experienced a day with temperatures at or above 39 degrees between 1921 and 2000. This summer, though, it has happened 8x www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/w...

The most frightening aspect of Europe’s terrible summer? Scientists say it’s just the beginning. “It will get worse and worse and worse, to the point where, I’m afraid, we’ll be passing the limits of adaptation.” www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/w...

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The Summer That Broke Europe www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/w...