What Summer Means Across

Extreme Heat Has Transformed What Summer Means Across Generations in Europe

This summer, Europe faced record‑high temperatures that made many days feel like a heatwave. Older people remember summers that were cooler and spent more time outdoors without worry. Younger generations now plan activities around the heat, seeking shade, water, or staying inside. In Berlin, the Krumme Lanke lake was crowded as people tried to cool off in the water.