Europe and UK face intensifying extreme heat and drought hitting agriculture, energy and transport. UK's 2026 harvest projected to be worst ever; EU economy could lose ~1%, over $200B in growth
Extreme heat and drought are intensifying across Europe and the UK, hitting agriculture, energy and transport while threatening economic growth. The UK's 2026 harvest season is projected to be the worst ever, while the EU economy is expected to lose around 1%, potentially wiping out over $200B in growth this year.
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