Heat wave blasting Europe is the worst ever recorded, researchers say
Researchers state that Europe is experiencing its worst recorded heat wave, which would be impossible without the climate crisis. The weather system is currently shifting east, prompting France to raise health alerts to the highest level. Extreme temperatures have caused deaths and the suspension of public events.
What changed
New data indicates the heat wave is moving east and has caused over 200 deaths in Spain.
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Europe Faces Worst Recorded Heat Wave Driven by Climate Change
confidence 90%Researchers state that Europe is experiencing its worst recorded heat wave, which would be impossible without the climate crisis. The weather system is currently shifting east, prompting France to raise health alerts to the highest level. Extreme temperatures have caused deaths and the suspension of public events.
What's confirmed:
- Researchers say the current heat wave is the worst ever recorded in Europe.
- Scientists state the extreme heat would be impossible without climate change.
- Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet.
- The heat wave is shifting toward the east.
- France raised its health alert to the highest level.
- Paris suspended public alcohol consumption and sports events.
- Temperature records are being shattered across Europe.
Still unconfirmed:
- Over 200 people have died in Spain due to the heat wave.
- France's heat this week was worse than a dire scenario imagined for 2050.
- The region is stuck in an omega block weather pattern.