In a new report published on Wednesday 15 May, the European Environment Agency (EEA) highlights the worsening impact of climate change on floods, droughts and water quality, which poses a major threat to health throughout Europe.
This report, which follows on from the EEA’s assessment of climate risks (see EUROPE B13368A11), shows that between 1980 and 2022, 5,582 flood-related deaths were recorded in 32 European countries.
At present, 12% of Europe’s population lives in areas...