Europe’s recent heat wave has caused temperatures to consistently be in the triple digits and causing The U.K. set a new all time high temperature of 104 Fahrenheit. The unprecedented temperature is responsible for over 1,500 deaths, wildfires, and has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
Temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit are relatively common in the United States, however in the U.K. the average yearly temperature is 43 Fahrenheit. As a result, infrastructure isn’t equipped to handle the scorching heat, causing major discomfort in the lives of Europeans. According to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Only 5% of homes are estimated to have air conditioning. In Contrast, 90% of Americans are estimated to have air conditioning in their homes.
Although high temperatures are uncommon in Europe, this recent heatwave should be a wake up call for the European government and for countries around the world. The driving force behind this heatwave is climate change, and the inevitability of heatwaves like this should be a major concern for all countries and the role they play in contributing to the climate crisis.
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