Record-Breaking Heatwaves in Europe: Scientists Say It Wouldn't Have Happened Without Climate Change

The record-breaking heatwave that has gripped Europe would have been almost impossible without climate change. Scientists have found that such an event is now 200 times more likely than it was just 20 years ago. According to a rapid analysis by the World Weather Attribution, a heatwave of this magnitude would have been virtually unseen in the climate conditions of 50 years ago, but is now approximately 200 times more likely than it was 20 years ago. The study noted that in many European countries, daytime temperatures have exceeded 40 degrees Celsius, while nighttime temperatures have remained high, making it difficult for people to cool down. Experts emphasized that the impact of the heatwave on human health is particularly hazardous when combined with humidity. Scientists stressed that Europe has been experiencing increasingly frequent and severe heatwaves in recent years, which are attributed to global warming caused by fossil fuel usage.