Cited 7 July 2026: ‘Impossible’ heat | Global ocean record | Climate change and the ozone hole
Extreme heatwaves in the US and Europe have caused thousands of excess deaths, with analyses indicating these events would be 'virtually impossible' without human-caused warming. The article also reports a record high global average sea surface temperature and a strong El Niño forecast, expected to further drive global temperatures.
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This highlights the immediate and severe impacts of climate change on human health and global weather patterns, underscoring the urgency of addressing global warming and its consequences.
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