The images depict various scenes of people coping with a heatwave. A construction worker shields himself from the sun in Bordeaux, while residents of a care home are cooled with mist. In Rome, a woman uses an umbrella for protection near the Colosseum, and others seek relief in a fountain.
Across Europe, individuals are finding ways to beat the heat. A man cools his head in a fountain in Munich, and a woman uses an electric fan in Toulouse. Tourists in Rome cool off in the Barcaccia fountain and by fans, while others seek refuge in the Trocadero Fountain in Paris.
The impact of the heatwave is also seen in daily life. A vendor sells hats in Madrid, and children attend class in an elementary school in Bordeaux. A winegrower protects himself with an umbrella in the Romanée Conti estate.
Finally, the images show how people adapt to the extreme temperatures. A man sunbathes on the rocks in Marseille, and ducks seek shade under chairs in the Tuileries Garden in Paris.
5 Comments
Donatello
These images gloss over the fact that millions are suffering from heat-related illnesses. This isn't something to just shrug off!
Michelangelo
Sure, people are finding ways to cope, but we should be focusing on the fact that they shouldn’t have to cope with such extreme heat in the first place!
Raphael
This is a superficial portrayal of a major crisis. We need more than just small adaptations to cope.
Leonardo
This is not a vacation postcard; it's a reality check! We must act now before it’s too late.
Raphael
Highlighting individual adaptations is just a distraction from the systemic changes needed to address climate issues.