Climate change led to record May temperatures
A climate study confirms that record-breaking temperatures in Ireland during late May were driven by human-caused climate change. Multiple weather stations recorded temperatures exceeding 30C, shattering long-standing historical records.
Why it matters
It provides scientific evidence linking specific extreme weather events to global climate trends, impacting national policy and public awareness.
A rapid weather attribution study by climate scientists has concluded that the record-breaking temperatures experienced on 26 May would not have been possible without human-caused climate change.
The article relies on scientific attribution data from meteorological authorities.
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