Fossil fuel emissions linked to rapid worsening of European heatwaves, analysis finds
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Europe is experiencing a second major heatwave in weeks, breaking June and annual records across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and southern England. Temperatures are reaching 5–12°C above seasonal averages, driven by a persistent high-pressure system transporting hot air from North Africa. The World Weather Attribution analysis links these extreme events to fossil fuel emissions, showing that climate change has rapidly worsened European heatwaves in just a few decades.
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· 3 pulledJust weeks after a severe heatwave that broke all-time May records, Europe is experiencing another major heatwave that is breaking June and annual records.
Across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and southern England, temperatures are reaching 5–12°C above seasonal averages, driven by a persistent high-pressure system.
This pattern has transported hot air from North Africa into the region while also bringing clear skies and strong sunshine, which have further intensified the heat.
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