Advertisement

How concerned should we be by the latest European heatwave?

Europe is bracing itself for a major heatwave this week, with parts of France and Germany likely to experience temperatures above 40 degrees, while highs in Spain could touch 47 degrees Celsius. So are heatwaves like these going to become a part of a...

Share this article

07.40 12 Jul 2022


How concerned should we be by the latest European heatwave?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.40 12 Jul 2022


Europe is bracing itself for a major heatwave this week, with parts of France and Germany likely to experience temperatures above 40 degrees, while highs in Spain could touch 47 degrees Celsius.

So are heatwaves like these going to become a part of a new normal for Europe thanks to climate change? Shane spoke to John Sweeney is a Climatologist and Professor Emeritus at Maynooth University.


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Backstage at the Cork Jazz Fes...

00:07:05

Backstage at the Cork Jazz Festival! - Henry McKean Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:05


How to do Stuff: Watching horr...

00:10:33

How to do Stuff: Watching horror movies

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:33


Results of a UN Emissions Gap...

00:09:26

Results of a UN Emissions Gap report described as “sobering”

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:26


Does your ability to drink Gui...

00:08:00

Does your ability to drink Guinness prove your Irishness?

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:00