Record heat around the world: What are the long-term effects? | DW News

Scorching temperatures have gripped three of the world's continents - Asia, Europe and North America. In the US, excessive heat warnings are in place for around one third of the population. China has taken steps to limit outside work during the sweltering conditions. And this week could bring the hottest temperatures ever recorded in Europe. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch #HeatWaves #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming