France 'best prepared' in Europe for heatwaves, while UK views heat as 'occasional inconvenience'

Europe's heatwaves aren't exceptional anymore—they're the new normal, driven by climate change. According to France 24, France stands out as Europe's most heat-adapted nation, thanks to comprehensive reforms following the 2003 crisis. The UK still treats heat as an occasional inconvenience. An environmental scientist explains that while adaptation can significantly reduce mortality and social disruption, increasingly intense heat extremes will persist as greenhouse gases accumulate. Even the best-prepared societies now face mounting challenges ahead, a stark reminder that climate change isn't slowing down.

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