Europe is experiencing a new heat wave, with authorities in several countries taking emergency measures and warning residents about dangerous conditions. Reports from across the region say temperatures are high enough to threaten or break June records, following a May heat wave that also set records in multiple European countries. In France, officials ban alcohol sales in “red-alert” areas on Sunday, a restriction intended to reduce health risks during peak heat. In Spain and Germany, some sports events are canceled or postponed as organizers adjust for safety concerns. In Britain, officials warn about “tropical nights,” referring to unusually warm overnight temperatures that can prevent cooling and increase health risks. Multiple outlets also frame the episode within a broader scientific context, noting that recurring heat waves are widely linked to climate change, driven by greenhouse gas emissions from burning coal, oil and gas. Meteorological conditions are expected to intensify in the coming days, extending the duration of extreme heat and increasing the likelihood of further record-level temperatures.