2024-08-13 14:59:08
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Heatwave in Europe: What to Expect for the Rest of the Summer
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VnExpress English
Environment
July 2024 has a 77% chance of being the warmest year on record, continuing a 14-month streak. NOAA and Copernicus agree on the alarming trend, with July 2024 being one of the 5 hottest years. The month saw heat waves across the Mediterranean, Gulf, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Ocean temperatures were the second warmest on record, despite the shift from El Nino to La Nina. The devastating effects of climate change will continue until global greenhouse gas emissions reach net zero.
EuroNews
When will Europe’s heatwave end? A weather expert on what’s in store for the rest of the summer
Politics
Environment
Extreme heat driven by warm air from northern Africa and Spain, ahead of Atlantic low-pressure system; high sea surface temperatures, especially in Mediterranean, contributing to heat and humidity; climate change exacerbating heat; warmer water temperatures likely to fuel more thunderstorms, torrential rains, and flash floods in coming weeks; record temperatures reached as far north as Spitsbergen; southeastern Europe, especially Balkans, saw record-breaking heat in July.
EuroNews
When will the heat wave in Europe end? Expert says what the rest of the summer holds
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Environment
Several regions of Europe, including France, Italy and Spain, are facing extreme heat waves with temperatures above 30°C. Hospitals have reported an increase in patients due to heat-related illnesses. The expert predicts that the peak of the heat will be between August 12 and 13, with a gradual cooling starting on Wednesday, but hot conditions will persist in Eastern and Southern Europe.
Deutsche Welle
Hitze im Jahr 2023: Mehr als 47.000 Tote in Europa
Umwelt
Politik
Laut Studie starben 2023 in Europa geschätzt 47.690 Menschen an Hitzefol-gen. Südeuropäische Länder wie Griechenland, Bulgarien, Italien, Spanien und Deutschland waren besonders betroffen. Frauen und ältere Menschen waren besonders gefährdet. Mehr als die Hälfte der Todesfälle ereignete sich während Hitzewellen mit Temperaturrekorden. Die Zahlen unterscheiden sich von RKI-Schätzungen für Deutschland. Effektive Klimaanpassung könnte Sterblichkeit um bis zu 80% senken.
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