Megan Williams

“Italy has been sweltering for weeks, with temperatures reaching 104.”

“Spain topped 113, and Britain issued its highest-level heat alert.”

“Europe is warming faster than any other inhabited continent, and heat waves like this are the new normal.”

“Across Europe, more than 300 people have died since last week, many drowning as they sought relief in rivers and lakes.”

“Poland and the Czech Republic both set all-time temperature records this week.”

“France recorded its hottest day ever, one town hitting 111 degrees.”

“Spain topped 113”

“Across Europe, more than 300 people have died since last week”

“In Vilnius, Lithuania - which shattered its all-time June record Sunday at 97 degrees”