Europe and US heatwaves near 'impossible' without climate change

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Scientists say the heatwaves seen in Europe, the US and China in July are no longer unusual.

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Global warming from burning fossil fuels also made the heatwave affecting parts of China 50 times more likely.Almost all societies remain unprepared for deadly extreme heat, experts warn.highlight the importance of the world adapting to higher temperatures because they are no longer "rare". Countries must build heat-resistant homes, create "cool centres" for people to find shelter, and find ways to cool cities including planting more trees, she says.Millions of people spent days under red alertsExperts say extreme heat can be a very serious threat to life, especially among the elderly. According to one study,during last year's heatwaves in Europe.

Climate scientists say decades of humans pumping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere are causing global temperatures to rise.

 

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