Sarah Wilson from the eye of Europe’s road-melting heatwave
Jul 2, 2026 •
The temperatures were so high that roads melted and tram tracks buckled. Some locals even resorted to sleeping in parks and caves to escape the heat.
And at the epicentre of the European heatwave? Paris – which recorded its hottest day in history.
It’s where Australian author and climate activist Sarah Wilson has called home for the past few years.
Today, Sarah speaks with 7am from Paris, on the heatwave that’s ravaged Europe and what it tells us about how humanity will need to adapt to the extreme conditions to come.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Sarah Wilson from the eye of Europe’s road-melting heatwave
1970 • Jul 2, 2026
Sarah Wilson from the eye of Europe’s road-melting heatwave
The temperatures were so high that roads melted and tram tracks buckled. Some locals even resorted to sleeping in parks and caves to escape the heat.
And at the epicentre of the European heatwave? Paris – which recorded its hottest day in history.
It’s where Australian author and climate activist Sarah Wilson has called home for the past few years.
Today, Sarah speaks with 7am from Paris, on the heatwave that’s ravaged Europe and what it tells us about how humanity will need to adapt to the extreme conditions to come.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Author and journalist Sarah Wilson
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