Nordic Heatwave Contributes to Record Temperatures Across Europe
• The Nordic heatwave pushed Arctic Circle temperatures above 30°C (86°F), impacting over 95% of Europe.
• European temperatures have risen by 0.56°C per decade since the mid-1990s, largely due to fossil fuel pollution.
• Decreased snow cover and unprecedented sea surface temperatures are exacerbating environmental concerns across Europe.
Europe experiences record temperatures, Nordic heatwave
A recent report highlights a record-breaking year for temperatures across Europe, with a significant heatwave in the Nordic region pushing temperatures above 30°C (86°F) in the Arctic Circle during July. This extreme heat impacted over 95% of Europe, leading to prolonged periods of unusually high temperatures in traditionally cooler countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
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