Europe Marks EU-Designated Day of Remembrance for Climate Crisis Victims Amid Rising Heatwave Deaths

Europe marked a day of remembrance for victims of the climate crisis today, honouring those who have lost their lives or suffered devastating losses due to extreme weather events. The observance, officially designated as the EU Theme Day for Global Climate Crisis Victims by the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the European Union in 2021, comes as new data reveals a sharp increase in heat-related deaths, with over 10,000 Europeans dying during heatwaves in June alone (Yle).