Europe's Fierce Furnace: When Heatwaves Become a Way of Life The sweltering heat engulfing much of Europe is more than just an anomaly; it's a symptom of a larger problem.
Blistering temperatures, droughts, and wildfires have ravaged the continent, and these events are not isolated but part of a disturbing trend that's becoming increasingly entrenched in our climate.
Italy placed all its major cities under red alert, with 27 cities on high alert for the first time this year.