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Europe's Summer Heatwaves Tied to at Least 32,000–35,000 Excess Deaths

Incomplete national data and differing methods mean the provisional toll is expected to rise, exposing gaps in public‑health and heat‑adaptation systems.

France Records 5,764 Excess Deaths in June Heatwave

Maryland Reports 46 Cold-Related Deaths This Winter, With Post-Storm Spike Confirmed

Peer-Reviewed Study Finds 62,775 Heat Deaths in Europe in 2024