# Energy Secretary Downplays Europe’s Heat Crisis

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-06-27T05:23:16+00:00
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright sparked controversy by downplaying Europe’s deadly heat wave, arguing winter cold kills more people — especially during the Ukraine war energy crisis — and pushing Europe to buy more American natural gas. But as European nations issue dire warnings about record-breaking temperatures that echo a 2022 disaster claiming over 60,000 lives, experts and citizens alike push back: heat is now the top weather killer in the U.S., and recent science confirms Europe’s extreme heat would be unthinkable without climate change fueled by fossil fuels. While debates rage over energy policy and emissions trading, European leaders remain steadfast in their climate commitments, viewing this crisis as a stark, urgent call to action. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a155e4186ca07348

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