Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Europe has endured a brutal summer of extreme heat, from destructive wildfires to record droughts that are damaging parts of the continent’s economy.
River levels have fallen to historic lows, disrupting shipping on major trade routes including the Rhine and Danube.
Crops are suffering, while extreme temperatures are beginning to reshape when and where tourists travel.
Summer 2026 has smashed several heat records across Europe, but scientists warn future summers could be even hotter.
So how much is climate change already costing Europe? And can the continent adapt to hotter and more disruptive summers?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Dr Margaret Harris
Former World Health Organization Spokesperson
Samantha Burgess
Deputy Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service
Tom Burke
Chairperson of Third Generation Environmentalism
#EuropeHeatwave #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Europe #Drought #Wildfires #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
Europe has endured a brutal summer of extreme heat, from destructive wildfires to record droughts that are damaging parts of the continent’s economy.
River levels have fallen to historic lows, disrupting shipping on major trade routes including the Rhine and Danube.
Crops are suffering, while extreme temperatures are beginning to reshape when and where tourists travel.
Summer 2026 has smashed several heat records across Europe, but scientists warn future summers could be even hotter.
So how much is climate change already costing Europe? And can the continent adapt to hotter and more disruptive summers?
Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:
Dr Margaret Harris
Former World Health Organization Spokesperson
Samantha Burgess
Deputy Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service
Tom Burke
Chairperson of Third Generation Environmentalism
#EuropeHeatwave #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Europe #Drought #Wildfires #ClimateCrisis #GlobalWarming
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
