This is how European cities are fighting back against heatwaves

Aug 17, 2020

Last year was Europe's warmest year on record, while 11 of the continent's 12 warmest years have occurred since 2000. Image: REUTERS/Toby Melville

Sean Fleming

Senior Writer, Formative Content

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