'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Summary
Europe and the UK experienced record-breaking heatwaves in May and June, with temperatures much higher than usual. Scientists say these extreme heat events are caused by human-driven climate change and are expected to become more common.Key Facts
- In June, temperatures reached 37.7°C in Lingwood, Norfolk, setting a new UK record for June.
- More than a dozen European countries broke their June temperature records, sometimes by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius.
- Some places in Europe had temperatures over 40°C in June, which is usually cooler than July.
- The heatwaves brought high humidity and warm nights, making it hard for people to cool down or sleep.
- Tropical nights, where temperatures stay above 20°C, happened widely in England and Wales for the first time.
- Scientists link these extreme heatwaves to human activities that release greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels.
- Weather experts called these heatwaves “historic” and “exceptional” because of their intensity and widespread impact.
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