A new study by World Weather Attribution found that Europe's current record-breaking heatwave would have been virtually impossible without climate change. Scientists estimate the heat is 200 times more likely today than 20 years ago, with significant increases in temperature compared to past heat events.
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IN SHORT
A new study by World Weather Attribution found that Europe's current record-breaking heatwave would have been virtually impossible without climate change. Scientists estimate the heat is 200 times more likely today than 20 years ago, with significant increases in temperature compared to past heat events.
Frequently asked questions
World Weather Attribution is a Europe-based collaborative of scientists who study the causes of global extreme weather events and assess the extent to which they can be attributed to climate change.
Scientists estimate that the heatwave is 200 times more likely today than it would have been 20 years ago.
Heat stress level is a measure that includes humidity and temperature, indicating the expected health impacts from a heat wave.
Yes, Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent, with temperatures increasing at twice the speed as the global average since the 1980s.
What Happens Next
01Scientists will continue to assess the link between extreme weather events and climate change.
02There is a need to adapt infrastructure and behavior to extreme temperatures.
03There is a need to address carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels.
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