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European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say | Study also finds high humidity means people in hundreds of cities are enduring their worst ever heat stress (www.theguardian.com)
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The report itself is here:

Fossil fuel emissions have rapidly worsened European heatwaves in just a few decades

Just weeks after a severe heatwave that broke all-time May records, Europe is experiencing another major heatwave that is breaking June and annual records. This is particularly remarkable given that June is not historically the hottest month in Western Europe. Across France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and southern England, temperatures are reaching 5–12°C above seasonal averages, driven by a persistent high-pressure system. This pattern has transported hot air from North Africa into the region while also bringing clear skies and strong sunshine, which have further intensified the heat.

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[–] 2 points 4 months ago (1 child)

same problem here, with the cats and all, and it's the kind of things you don't want/can't do when it's so hot

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  • [–] 3 points 4 months ago

    It was so cool this morning outside compared to my living room which only cooled to 29c overnight. Might be time to look at the window net idea. Suspect that the living room would have cooled down a fair bit more if I had been able to open the windows more at night.

    Other rooms are more variable as they get direct sun in mornings or evenings. Normally the living room is coolest but now after days of heat it's warmed up quite a bit. Looks like the worst of the heat is over now though so it should start cooling off. Might open the doors when I get home and contain the cat in the bedroom for a bit.

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