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Allianz report puts cost of Europe's 2026 heatwaves at 113 billion euros
Original: Allianz Climate Economics Report 2026: A year of escalating costs ` Europe’s 2026 heatwaves carry an estimated annual ou
The Allianz Climate Economics Report 2026 estimates that this year's European heatwaves carried an annual output cost of about 113 billion euros (128 billion dollars) across 30 countries, making a single climate hazard a substantial drag on the continent's economy. The report frames 2026 as a year of escalating climate costs, with Europe one of several regions hit hard.
Why now: The unusually large estimated economic loss from this year's heatwaves highlights the growing financial burden of climate extremes.
Evidence
- Allianz Climate Economics Report 2026: A year of escalating costs ` Europe’s 2026 heatwaves carry an estimated annual output cost of EUR113bn (USD128bn) across 30 countries, a substantial economic burden from one hazard alone. Europe was one of several regions hit hard by… · AndrewHenry@mastodon.energy · 5
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