Germany has reported a new temperature record of 41.5°C - the highest ever recorded in the country. This heatwave has challenged infrastructure and tested citizens' resilience amidst the sweltering conditions. The extreme temperatures have reignited discussions about climate change and its impact not only in Germany, but globally.

Climate change and its impact on daily life and the environment is an issue of significant interest in Japan. Heat records not only in Japan itself, but around the world, are widely reported in the media. Many Japanese people are particularly concerned about the rise in extreme weather conditions due to the country's vulnerability to natural disasters.

Similarly, in the US and EU, extreme heatwaves and their connection to climate change are headline news. In recent years, climate change has become a central issue in political discourse and policy-making. The enduring public interest stems not only from concerns about the environment, but also the impact of extreme weather on agriculture, infrastructure, and public health.