Death Toll From Europe’s Extreme Summer Heat Estimated At More Than 50,000

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An estimate puts deaths linked to Europe's extreme summer heat at more than 50,000. The article highlights the safety challenges this poses for tourism in a region where air conditioning is not widespread.

The toll of extreme heat is mounting. Europe’s tourism industry, on a continent largely resistant to air conditioning, must figure out how to adapt — as a matter of safety, not just comfort.