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40°C in Paris: extreme summer heat is no longer exceptional for most of Europe
Heat waves are Europe's biggest climate threat. These episodes of extreme heat compound rising average air temperatures across the world, all of which is the direct result of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The frequency of extreme summer heat in Europe has increased to the point where temperatures above 40°C in Paris are no longer exceptional. This shift is significant because it indicates a change in the region's climate patterns. The data suggests that the typical summer heat waves that were once rare are now becoming more common. The implications of this trend are tied to the broader issue of climate change, which is driven by greenhouse gas emissions.
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