Extreme heat has been smashing temperature records across Europe: in Spain, the United Kingdom and in France. A persistent high pressure system known as a heat dome has settled above the continent for the second time in a month, trapping hot air in like a lid on a pot. Scientists say extreme heat is being driven by climate change, but what makes Europe so vulnerable? Eliza Herbert and France 2 take a look at why it is the fastest-warming continent.
Why is Europe the fastest-warming continent?
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Mon 06:37 - La Libre (BE)
Weather: towards another hot day this Monday, here are the temperatures announced
Tue 09:44 - Le Figaro
Heatwave: the night from Monday to Tuesday was the hottest ever recorded in France
Tue 15:55 - Le Figaro
Heatwave: this Tuesday was the hottest day ever recorded in France
Wed 09:37 - Le Figaro
Heatwave: “38.2°C versus 37.7°C”, France posts a new record for average maximum temperature
Wed 14:36 - Euronews
Heat records tumble: Spain breaks two June records
Wed 21:39 - France 24
France experiences its hottest day since measurements began in 1947
Thu 02:25 - BBC Headlines
UK sees hottest June day on record as 36.1C recorded in Hampshire
Thu 05:27 - BBC Headlines
June's temperature record set to be broken again
Thu 08:36 - BBC Headlines
How hot will it be today?
Thu 12:09 - France 24
UK swelters in hottest June day on record
Thu 12:10 - France 24
Why is Europe the fastest-warming continent?