“We need to develop strategies to cope with extreme weather, or it will kill us.”

As Europe suffocates under a heatwave, climate expert Carlo Buontempo says temperatures “will continue to go up,” adding that “heat-related mortality has increased by 30% over the past 20 years.”

Buontempo, who leads the Copernicus Climate Change Service, also said that “record-breaking temperatures should not be breaking news. This is a consequence of the world warming up.”

Adnan Leal reports for #EuropeToday.

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“We cannot be dependent on Russia, China or others when it comes to food production.”

EU Agriculture Commissioner Christophe Hansen says supporting Europe’s farmers is essential for food security, competitiveness and strategic autonomy.

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“When it comes to the standards, it is not up for discussion, it is not up for negotiation.”

EU Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Christophe Hansen told #TheEuropeConversation that the EU should not import food that does not have the same standards that European farmers must meet and that it would be hypocritical to do so.

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