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Europe Faces Record Heatwaves

Europe is experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, breaking temperature records across the continent. Scientists link these extreme conditions to climate change caused by human activities.

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Europe is facing this summer, with temperatures soaring to 37.7C in the UK. These extreme conditions are linked to , primarily driven by human activities like burning fossil fuels. The combination of high temperatures and has made it difficult for people to cool down, leading to more tropical nights than ever before.

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Key vocabulary

  • heatwave

    a prolonged period of excessively hot weather

    “The UK experienced a heatwave last June.”

  • humidity

    the amount of moisture in the air

    “High humidity made it hard to cool down.”

  • record-breaking

    surpassing previous records

    “This summer has seen record-breaking temperatures.”

  • extraordinary

    very unusual or remarkable

    “The heatwave was described as an extraordinary event.”

  • climate change

    long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns

    “Scientists say climate change is causing these extreme events.”

Quick quiz

01What temperature did the UK reach during the heatwave?

02What is causing the extreme heat in Europe?

03What is a tropical night?

04How much higher were some temperature records broken by?

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Discussion

How do you think climate change will affect future weather patterns in Europe?