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- European leaders are debating expanding air-conditioning to curb heat deaths despite concerns it could raise greenhouse-gas emissions and noting that many countries lack comprehensive heat-health plans.
- The June-July 2026 heat wave, the deadliest half-year on record, caused about 1,028 deaths in Spain and 1,000 in France.
- Aemet reported average temperatures 1.6 °C above normal for the first half of 2026 and 3.2 °C above normal in June.
