Europe faces unprecedented heatwaves driven by climate change

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Europe experienced record-breaking heatwaves in May and June 2026, with temperatures significantly above normal. Scientists attribute these extreme events to climate change, noting that such heatwaves would have been virtually impossible in 1976. This accelerated warming poses immediate risks to agriculture, tourism, and public health. The article emphasizes that climate change is a present crisis, not a future problem, requiring urgent adaptation and survival strategies.


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