The story so far · 2 days, October 20 to 24, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Brussels, Belgium on October 20, 2026. Newest first.
Europe is warming faster than the global average. Heat waves are especially dangerous for older people.
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Record heat in Europe this summer helped kill more than 50,000 people, a new study found. Nearly two-thirds of those deaths were blamed on human-caused climate change.
Why it matters: Health systems and cities across Europe face growing pressure to protect older and vulnerable people from heat.
Sources: NPR, CBC News · See it on the globe
The European Commission's new Arctic strategy shifts focus from long-term climate concerns to security amid pressure from Russia and the US. It reaffirms EU opposition to Arctic oil and gas development, even as gas storage is depleted and prices near 2022 crisis levels.
Why it matters: The strategy sets EU policy for a region where shipping, resources and military activity are growing.
Sources: Al Jazeera, OilPrice · See it on the globe