France reported nearly 6,000 excess deaths during a Europe-wide heatwave throughout June and July.
France’s public health agency has revealed a sharp rise in excess deaths during a record-breaking heatwave earlier this year, highlighting Europe’s lack of air conditioning and its vulnerability to high temperatures. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to Public Health France, the country experienced 5,764 excess deaths during a historic heatwave which hit the European continent from June 17 to July 2. The agency reported 21,674 deaths during the heatwave, significantly higher than the 15,910 deaths statistically expected based on prior years. The data was released on Wednesday. This constitutes a 36 percent increase in mortality rates and the highest excess death count from a heatwave in France since 2003, when…Open
"Extreme heat" is in the forecast this summer. How do people cope if they don't have air conditioning? Here are suggestions from a heat researcher who grew up in a very hot, AC-less place.
A new study has suggested that almost 3,000 people have died in the United Kingdom due to recent heatwaves.
A new study has suggested over 2,500 people across England and Wales died during unprecedented heatwaves throughout May and June, underscoring the risks posed by extreme heat and the need for air conditioning. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A new study has suggested that almost 3,000 people have died in England and Wales due to recent heatwaves. DETAIL: According to a new study conducted by Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, approximately 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the heatwaves in England and Wales throughout May and June. Statistics for the United Kingdom’s other Home Nations, Scotland and Northern Ireland, would likely drive the estimate…Open
AI:A new study conducted by Imperial College London, the Met Office, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine indicates that approximately 2,700 people died from heat-related causes across England and Wales during May and June 2026. The report highlights that extreme temperatures place severe strain on the cardiovascular system, with June alone accounting for roughly 2,200 deaths. These fatalities underscore a growing vulnerability in European nations that lack widespread air conditioning, as net-zero mandates continue to discourage the installation of cooling units. While only about 20 percent of European households utilize AC compared to approximately 90 percent of U.S. households, officials in cities like Paris have…Open
U.S. — With several areas across the globe battling record high temperatures, Americans have graciously offered to help by turning their air conditioning down to 65 degrees and opening the windows.
OPINION: Robby Soave gives his radar looking at how many countries in Europe refuse to install air conditioning despite facing major heat waves. #Europe #AirConditioning #RobbySoave
The far-left Deputy Mayor of Paris has blamed the United States for the heatwave affecting France and wider Europe.
The socialist Deputy Mayor of Paris has publicly attacked the United States, blaming the country for causing the deadly heatwave that hit Europe last week, resulting in over 1,000 excess deaths . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The far-left Deputy Mayor of Paris has blamed the United States for the heatwave affecting France and Europe more broadly. KEY QUOTE: “As the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the world, you bear a significant amount of responsibility for global warming and the consequences we, in France, are experiencing.” – Audrey Pulvar , Paris Deputy Mayor. DETAIL: Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar has publicly blamed the United States for contributing to the deadly heatwave affecting France and wider…Open
In a decisive step towards prioritizing American consumers and economic practicality over stringent climate mandates, President Donald J. Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are preparing to announce the rollback of two costly Biden-era refrigerant regulations. These regulations, enacted in the name of combating global warming, imposed aggressive phase-outs of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration […] The post Trump-Backed Reforms: Zeldin Brings Common Sense and Major Cost Savings to EPA Refrigerant Rules appeared first on StoneZone .
In a decisive step towards prioritizing American consumers and economic practicality over stringent climate mandates, President Donald J. Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin are preparing to announce the rollback of two costly Biden-era refrigerant regulations. These regulations, enacted in the name of combating global warming, imposed aggressive phase-outs of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Trump’s team estimates that rolling back or revising these rules will save families and businesses $2.4 billion, delivering welcome relief at a time when rising everyday costs continue to pressure household budgets. Biden’s 2023 Technology Transitions Rule required stores, manufacturers, and…Open
