It’s still sizzling in the Northern Hemisphere, where “critical” drought conditions are affecting about 60% of the European Union and the United Kingdom, according to new research. Experts say climate change exacerbated the record heatwave that scorched the region this summer, with falling river levels across Europe set to affect trade, tourism, food and energy production. It’s also seen the enforcement of water restrictions across parts of the continent, with a group of French activists showing their displeasure with the exemptions for golf courses… And with no significant rainfall across most of Europe for the past 2 months – and none forecast anytime soon – meteorologists warn the drought could be the continent’s worst in 500 years. Drought conditions are also prevalent in the US. And record-breaking dry conditions across the Horn of Africa have taken nations to a crisis point. But enough words – the pictures say a lot…