Heatwaves Across Europe Exact Economic Toll, From Freight to Power

Across Europe this scorching summer, workers have struggled in the heat as wildfires raged and critical infrastructure was shut down, the Guardian reported on Sunday. The economic cost is becoming clear: low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced the closure of nuclear plants in France, while tourism and productivity suffer across the continent.

The report, examining the impact of the heatwaves on several major European economies, comes as countries from Portugal to Greece battle wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, according to The Local Italy's ongoing coverage of the crisis.