Europe: Why the Heatwaves Are Intensifying
Mapping the World Essentials · Season 5 · Episode 102
After western Europe, extreme heat has spread east, with record temperatures triggering maximum alerts across several countries. According to the IPCC, Europe has warmed about twice as fast as the global average since pre-industrial times. What is driving these increasingly intense heatwaves?
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Season
5
Episode
102
Air Date
30/Jun/2026
Air Time
—
Runtime
4 min
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After western Europe, extreme heat has spread east, with record temperatures triggering maximum alerts across several countries. According to the IPCC, Europe has warmed about twice as fast as the global average since pre-industrial times. What is driving these increasingly intense heatwaves?
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