During a severe heatwave in Europe from June 23 to July 2, human-induced climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C. Approximately 2,300 heat-related deaths were recorded across 12 cities with a combined population of more than 30 million, including notable cities like Barcelona and London. Of these, 1,500 deaths were directly linked to climate change, which intensified the heatwave conditions. Research demonstrated that the heatwave would have been significantly cooler—by 2-4C—without human-driven climate change, underscoring the associated health risks of rising temperatures.
Researchers found that human-caused climate change raised temperatures by up to 4C during a severe heatwave in Europe, contributing to approximately 1,500 deaths directly linked to it.
The analysis revealed that about 2,300 heat-related deaths occurred across 12 European cities during the 10-day extreme heat event, with two-thirds of the deaths directly connected to climate change.
The extreme heat predominantly affected cities like Barcelona, Madrid, London, and Milan, which collectively have over 30 million inhabitants, illustrating the widespread impact of climate change.
Using epidemiological models, researchers estimated that the heatwave would have been significantly cooler—by 2-4C—if not for human-induced climate change, demonstrating its dangerous effects on extreme weather events.
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