Europe is burning. Is this finally a wake up call?

Nothing is Foreign26:01Europe is burning. Is this finally a wake up call?

Europe's latest record-breaking heat wave is sparking some real climate anxiety.

Wildfires have spread rapidly acrossthe continent, while soaring temperatures have warped roads and caused train tracks tobuckle. More than 1,000people have died due to the heat in Spain and Portugal alone.

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With extreme weather events on the rise, some wonder if what is happening in Europe will finally jolt leaders into action on climate change.

Featuring:

• Zia Weise, climate reporter, Politico Europe.

Nothing is Foreign is a podcast from CBC News and CBC Podcasts. A weekly trip to where the story is unfolding. Hosted by Tamara Khandaker.