European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
- The heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever and is only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists have said.
- Almost half of Europe’s 850 largest cities are also enduring their worst ever heat stress, a combination of temperature and humidity, they found.
- Muggier conditions mean sweating is less effective at cooling the body, making heatwaves even more dangerous.
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- The heatwave scorching western Europe is the most severe and widespread ever and is only possible due to the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning, scientists have said.
- Almost half of Europe’s 850 largest cities are also enduring their worst ever heat stress, a combination of temperature and humidity, they found.
- Muggier conditions mean sweating is less effective at cooling the body, making heatwaves even more dangerous.
Sources: Guardian