In 1976, a comparable European heatwave would have been 3.5°C cooler; June 2026's just broke records in 45% of 850 cities
Europe's recent scorching heatwave is a stark indicator of human-caused climate change, a new study reveals. Scientists found that a similar 1976 heatwave would have been significantly cooler, highlighting how drastically the continent's climate has shifted. Nearly half of major European cities experienced record heat stress, underscoring the urgent need for emission reductions to mitigate future extreme weather events.
Europe's recent scorching heatwave is a stark indicator of human-caused climate change, a new study reveals. Scientists found that a similar 1976 heatwave would have been significantly cooler, highlighting how drastically the continent's climate has shifted. Nearly half of major European cities experienced record heat stress, underscoring the urgent need for emission reductions to mitigate future extreme weather events.
