Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with numerous temperature records being broken across several countries. The heatwave is attributed to a 'heat dome' phenomenon, exacerbated by human-caused climate change. As temperatures rise, scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense.
- ▪Hundreds of temperature records have been broken in France during the heatwave.
- ▪The UK saw temperatures exceed 35C, surpassing the previous May record by over 2C.
- ▪Europe has been warming at a rate of 0.56C per decade, more than twice the global average.
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Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMark PoyntingClimate researcherReutersHundreds of temperature records have been broken in France during an unprecedented heatwaveIf you take a look across western Europe at the moment, you'll struggle to find many places escaping the heat.In the UK, temperatures passed 35C on Tuesday – more than 2C above the previous record for May.This heat would be exceptional even in the middle of summer, let alone spring, the Met Office says."Absolutely astonishing," says Friederike Otto, professor of climate science at Imperial College London."Mind-bogglingly crazy," adds Peter Thorne, director of the Icarus Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University in Ireland.France is also in the midst of an…
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