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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

DARK SECRETS: Record breaking heatwave virtually impossible 50 years ago scientists warn | Vintage Vibes

A similar heatwave occurring in the climate of 1976 would be 3.5C cooler, scientists said (PA) - (PA Wire)

The June heatwave gripping the UK and Europe would have been virtually impossible in 1976, with climate change fuelling extreme heat, analysis shows.

A rapid assessment of the extremely hot and humid conditions over much of north, western and central Europe found it was the most severe heatwave ever recorded across the region.

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