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Jul 4, 2022 · Europe has seen a particularly strong increase in heat extremes since the deadly summer 2003 heatwave 4, 5, which is estimated to have caused ~70,000 excess deaths 6. This tendency is...
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Apr 22, 2024 · Climate change shocks caused record levels of disruption and misery for millions in Europe in 2023 with widespread flooding and severe heatwaves – a new normal which countries must adapt to as a...
Oct 26, 2023 · Over the last 70 years, extreme heat has been increasing at a disproportionate rate in Western Europe, compared to climate model simulations. This mismatch is not well understood.
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Aug 2, 2024 · A staggering 175,000 people die from heat-related causes every year in Europe and that figure is set to soar in line with our steadily warming planet. That’s the warning from the UN World Health...
Recently, the intensity and frequency of heat waves (HWs) have been increased worldwide. Particularly in 2022, Europe was severely affected by unprecedented HWs, which caused approximately 61,672 deaths and 11,324 deaths in Europe and Spain, respectively.
Jul 20, 2023 · From record-breaking heatwaves to devastating wildfires, countries across Europe have been battling the effects of extreme weather. Here is what to know: Why is it so hot in Europe? The World...
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View the report. Geneva - Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years the highest of any continent in the world. As the warming trend continues, exceptional heat, wildfires, floods and other climate change impacts will affect society, economies and ecosystems, according to a new report from ...