Hundreds of millions in Europe faced an extreme heatwave with record temperatures. The climate emergency has exacerbated this rise in temperature, leading to troubling conditions early in summer. People adapted in various ways, from cold showers to adjusting work environments. In Sicily, a chef operated in a 60C kitchen, reflecting on the unbearable heat. In Turkey, taxi drivers managed through rising temperatures, while firefighters battled wildfires. Individuals are making efforts to cope with unprecedented conditions, showcasing the impact of climate change on everyday life.
Onur Yldrm woke up early on Tuesday morning and had a cold shower. If he starts the day any later, or without the shower, he'll be tired, depressed, and sweaty all day.
In the searing heart of inland Sicily, Luigi Randazzo, 47, a sous-chef at a restaurant was plating a dish of mussels. I was working next to the kettle, where the thermometer read 60 degrees.
With the human-caused climate emergency pushing the mercury ever higher, early in the summer Europe is experiencing troubling temperatures.
The temperature was already above 20C, and by the end of the day, Turkish firefighters across the country would have fought back multiple wildfires.
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