European heat wave is not normal summer weather
Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter.
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Europe heat wave: No respite as extreme heat continues
Some 101 million people in Europe will likely see temperatures above 35 C on Thursday, an analysis shows. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.
Germany news: Heat record broken for second consecutive day
As Europe's heatwave rages, Germany breaks all-time temperature record for the second day in a row. Elsewhere, politicians bicker over reforms and industry blames train operator DB for billions in losses. DW has more.
Germany news: New heat record at 41.7 degrees Celsius
For the third consecutive day, the DWD German Weather Service has reported a record temperature measurement. The worst of the heat is moving east and it should start cooling soon. DW has more.
In Germany, political fallout from heat wave begins
Following a major heat wave, critics say the government needs to do more to adapt to climate change. What can policymakers do to ensure the country is better prepared for extreme temperatures in the future?
As heat waves loom, scientists wonder how humans will adapt
Temperatures are set to soar in the US around the July 4 holiday, a week after Europe struck new records. With experts predicting more intense and more frequent heat waves in the future, can our bodies adapt?
Heat is especially hard on people taking antidepressants
High temperatures can increase the risk of dizziness, dehydration, exhaustion and other heat-related problems for people taking antidepressants.
5 graphs that show how heatwaves are getting more dangerous
Longer-lasting hot spells and high temperatures at night are making it harder to cope, leading to thousands more deaths from extreme heat
How extreme heat affects the body – and the best ways to cope
A short spell in a heat chamber at the University of Brighton showed Alec Luhn that his body is not adapted to high temperatures – but regular exposure can train the body to respond more effectively
Rail passengers told to travel only if essential amid red extreme heat warning
Network Rail tells people to check if services are running, with intercity trains expected to be worst affectedRail passengers have been told to attempt to travel only if “absolutely essential” and check trains are running, with extreme heat expected to disrupt services around Br
Electricity prices jump in Europe as demand soars in the heatwave
Great Britain has paid at least six times the normal price for imported power as millions turn on air conditioning and windfarm output sagsThe heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans t
UK food and drink exports fall as US tariffs and Brexit trade friction bites – business li
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe food industry also faces the threat of climate change, with forecasts of a “very strong” El Niño this year.Goldman Sachs have predicted that global food commodity prices would be pushed higher, with a delay, if predict