There’s a deadly heat wave in Europe: Experts are begging media outlets to stop making it look fun (opens in new tab)

Across Europe, a record-breaking heat wave has led to “,” thousands of school closures, and already multiple deaths. But alongside some news articles about this extreme heat are images of crowded beaches and people frolicking in fountains or lounging in parks. Those pictures fail to convey the danger of heat waves, climate experts say—and even risk people not taking extreme heat seriously. Screenshots taken from various outlets on June 22nd, 2026. [Screenshots: FC] How hot is this European he...