Media reaction: How climate change intensified Europe’s record-breaking June heat
A rapid-response study attributes recent record-breaking heatwaves in Europe to climate change, noting that such events are now significantly more likely. The heat was exacerbated by an 'omega block' weather pattern that trapped hot air.
Why it matters
Understanding the link between extreme weather events and climate change is essential for public policy and climate adaptation strategies.
For the second time in two months, western and central Europe has been hit by a record-breaking heatwave.
The article relies on scientific attribution studies to explain weather phenomena, which is standard reporting for climate science.
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