Dr. Hans Kluge
Coverage of Dr. Hans Kluge in the Nexus archive.
- Why Europe’s heat waves are still so deadly
Europe's heat waves continue to cause thousands of deaths annually despite awareness campaigns after the 2003 heat wave that killed 70,000. Factors include an aging population, lack of air conditioning, and inadequate preparedness, with recent incidents in Spain and France highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.
- Here’s how to avoid heat-related illnesses and stay cool this summer
The World Health Organization's Europe office reports over 200,000 heat-related deaths in Europe over four years, urging preventive measures as extreme heat becomes a recurring crisis. El Niño's formation in the Pacific is expected to intensify global warming, while the WHO provides guidelines like avoiding midday sun, cooling homes, and protecting vulnerable populations to mitigate heat-related risks.