Too hot to handle - how European news coverage is getting heatwaves wrong | The Listening Post

Europe is enduring record-breaking heatwaves, yet much of the continent's news coverage still illustrates the story with beaches, fountains and people enjoying the sunshine.

Researchers argue those familiar images soften the reality of a growing public health emergency - and obscure the deeper story of climate change driving the extreme heat.

Featuring:
Damian Carrington – Environment editor, The Guardian
Diego Arguedas Ortiz – Climate journalist
Saffron O'Neill – Professor, Exeter University

Reporter: Ryan Kohls
Producer: Iraklis Taxiarchis
Editor: Haim Litani

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