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The jobs most exposed to extreme heat — and why it matters for Europe's economy

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According to Euronews, construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries, with transport, manufacturing, and energy increasingly strained by extreme temperatures. As climate change pushes the thermostat higher, these core economic sectors face mounting losses — from worker health risks to supply-chain disruption. What's at stake isn't just quarterly earnings. It's Europe's ability to maintain competitiveness and productivity in a warming world.

Source: http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/26/the-jobs-most...

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