Spain sees hottest summer on record in 2025 DW 09/16/2025
Spain experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025 with an average temperature of 24.2C, persistent heatwaves, deadly wildfires, and significant heat-related deaths among the elderly.
Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds
Deforestation-driven local warming in tropical rainforests has caused large-scale heat exposure and an estimated 28,330 annual deaths over two decades.
Updated: County Declares Emergency as Portland Faces Dangerous, Extended Heat Wave
Multnomah County declared a state of emergency as a heat wave brings high-90s to 100°F temperatures, with cooling centers and libraries open and outreach ongoing.
