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worldRecord-Breaking Heatwave Grips Northern Europe, Widespread Alerts Issued
A deadly, record-setting heatwave across Europe has affected 150 million people, with climate change identified as the unequivocal cause.
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worldEurope’s Heat Dome: The Omega Block Behind the Scorching Heatwave
A persistent high-pressure system is trapping extreme heat across Europe, with France and Italy issuing red alerts. Learn how the Omega block forms and why climate change makes it worse.
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worldHeat Dome Turns May into August in Spain as Temperatures Near 40°C
A heat dome has pushed May temperatures in Spain 15°C above normal, breaking decades-old records across Europe.
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worldSpain's May Heat Dome Brings Record 40°C Temperatures, Threatens Europe
Spain and parts of Western Europe are experiencing record-breaking May heat due to a heat dome, with temperatures soaring 15°C above normal.
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worldUS Faces Extreme Weather Whiplash: From Blizzards to Heat Domes
The United States is experiencing unprecedented weather extremes, with forecasts predicting polar vortex chills, heavy snow, and record-breaking heat across the nation.