Europe's new climate in seven charts
The UK and Europe are experiencing record-breaking heatwaves that scientists attribute to human-induced climate change. Data from recent months shows temperatures significantly exceeding historical norms, confirming long-term climate predictions.
Why it matters
These extreme weather events highlight the accelerating impact of global warming on infrastructure and public health in Europe.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Mark Poynting , Climate reporter , Becky Dale , Senior data journalist, BBC Verify , Erwan Rivault , Senior data designer and Jess Carr , Data designer Tino Romano / EPA Outdoor workers can be particularly vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat, such as that seen in the UK and Europe last month We might only be a few days into July, but two record-breaking summer heatwaves have already provided the UK and Europe with a snapshot of their new climate.
The article relies on scientific data and expert commentary from meteorological institutions to report on climate trends.
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