Dossier
Copernicus
Coverage of Copernicus in the Nexus archive.
- Europe’s employers face a new challenge—keeping workers safe during heatwaves
Europe is experiencing rapid warming, with temperatures rising twice as fast as the global average since the 1990s. Extreme heat is causing significant health risks, productivity losses, and economic costs for businesses, as European companies are underprepared for increasing heatwaves and a predicted 'very strong' super El Niño event.