https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-europe-keeps-being-pummeled-by-heat-wavesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-europe-keeps-being-pummeled-by-heat-waveshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-europe-keeps-being-pummeled-by-heat-waves#u44434Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:31:31 +0000Europe is experiencing severe heatwaves and droughts, with record-high ocean surface temperatures and extreme dry conditions fueling wildfires. The UK is poised for a record hot summer, while countries like the Netherlands and Bosnia are seeing crops wither due to the punishing drought. The heat is also impacting Europe's economy, from tourism and power generation to productivity and green energy goals.Why it mattersEurope's heatwaves and droughts have significant implications for the region's agriculture, economy, and environment. The continent is warming at a faster rate than