A Europe-wide survey reveals widespread concern about climate change impacts, with 80% of respondents experiencing at least one climate-related issue like heat or flooding over five years. Over half expressed significant concern about future extreme temperatures and wildfires. However, 20% lacked basic household resilience measures such as shading or air conditioning, while 38% could not afford adequate summer cooling. Regional disparities were noted, with northern Europe showing the lowest adoption of resilience measures. Lower-income households faced disproportionate challenges, including four times more reports of water access issues. The findings, based on 27,000 responses from 27 countries, underscore the need for improved climate preparedness and equitable solutions. The report, by the European Environment Agency and Eurofound, highlights gaps in both household readiness and public awareness of local adaptation efforts.
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Summary adapted from EEA materials available at https://www.eea.europa.eu
https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/climate-change-overheated-and-underprepared
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