Europe’s deadly heat wave exposes the danger of climate utopianism

Published June 1, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated June 1, 2026 7:33am ET



Europe is engulfed in a deadly heat wave that demonstrates the danger of embracing utopian energy policies. Democrats in America should pay close attention.

Temperature records are being broken across Europe. The United Kingdom experienced its hottest May on record. London went through a rare “tropical night,” defined as one when the temperature does not fall below 68 degrees. At least nine people have died in water-related incidents, as residents have sought relief from the heat.

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