Europe Is Hot! (June 23, 2026)

ℹ️ What? An exceptional heatwave that has been hitting Western Europe since mid-June 2026, with all-time heat records broken in several countries. 🌡️🥵

👤 Who? Hundreds of millions of Europeans, particularly in France, Spain, the UK, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland, as well as authorities taking emergency measures to protect the population.

🌍 Where? Across much of Western and Southern Europe, from Portugal to the UK, with France at the epicenter of the heatwave.

🕰️ When? Late June 2026 — this is the second heatwave in less than a month, the first having hit Europe from May 21 to 30, 2026.

❓ Why is it important? Because these heatwaves, amplified by climate change, are becoming more frequent, more intense, and earlier, and have serious consequences: drownings, hospitalizations, school closures, and cancellations of public events.

🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to learn more about this heatwave. ☀️