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Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say

Europe is facing a record-breaking and deadly heatwave that scientists link to human-driven climate change. The event has caused over 1,000 deaths in Spain and forced major closures and public bans in Paris. Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed as the extreme heat shifts eastward.

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New data confirms over 1,000 heat-related deaths in Spain and specific emergency measures taken in Paris.

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  1. Scientists: Europe's Severe Heatwave Virtually Impossible Without Climate Change

    Europe is facing a record-breaking and deadly heatwave that scientists link to human-driven climate change. The event has caused over 1,000 deaths in Spain and forced major closures and public bans in Paris. Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed as the extreme heat shifts eastward.

    What's confirmed:

    • The World Weather Attribution group states June temperatures would have been "virtually impossible" 50 years ago.
    • Spain recorded at least 1,028 heat-related deaths in June.
    • Paris banned the public consumption of alcohol and suspended sports events to manage the heatwave.
    • The Louvre and Eiffel Tower closed early during the hottest day in French history.
    • Scientists find that climate change is fueling the current heatwave in Europe.
    • Hospitals in Europe have been overwhelmed as the heatwave moves east.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • France's heat this week was worse than a dire scenario imagined for 2050.
    • Europe's current heatwave is the hottest and most humid ever.
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