Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

The recent record-breaking heat wave in Europe, marking the most severe ever recorded, would have been nearly impossible without the human-driven climate crisis, according to a new study. The analysis highlights how global warming, driven by greenhouse gas emissions, has made such extreme temperatures far more likely. This underscores the urgent need for stronger climate action, as these kinds of extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent and severe.