Europe's Heatwave Kills 16,500 Linked to Climate Change
16,500 deaths in 854 European cities caused by heat linked to climate change. Global warming increased heat by 2.2°C compared to a cooler world. 85% of deaths were people over 64. Rome, Athens, Bucharest had highest death rates per capita. Fossil fuel burning caused 24,400 heat-related deaths in Europe. Urgent fossil fuel reductions needed to address public health risks