Climate change: Heatwave costs the German economy billions
24 Jun 2026, 13:27 GMT
Topic: Germany
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/climate-change-heatwave-costs-the-german-economy-billions/a-77694558?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
Never before has a June been as hot in Germany as in 2026. This has consequences not only for people and nature, but also for businesses. Heat reduces productivity and causes illness, while cooling is expensive.