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Heatwave in Europe: National Emergency declared in UK; France, Italy ravaged by wildfires

Due to climate change, many European countries are suffering from soaring temperatures and raging wildfires this year.

Wildfires in Spain and France

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Wildfires in Spain and France

Due to soaring temperatures, France and Spain have been facing raging wildfires which forced thousands of people to evacuate from their homes. 

 

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Climate change to blame for heatwaves?

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Climate change to blame for heatwaves?

The shocking visuals of the wilfires from France, Portugal and Spain have raised concerns over the effects of climate change.

 

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Italy has faced many heatwaves this year

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Italy has faced many heatwaves this year

According to The Local Italy, this will be the country's 5th heatwave this year. It is expected to be the most intense yet.

 

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The British govt held an emergency meeting about rising temp

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The British govt held an emergency meeting about rising temp

To discuss alarming temperature rises, the British government held a meeting on Saturday to plan for the high temperatures. They have advised people to not venture out unless necessary.

 

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Heatwaves will continue to intensify

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Heatwaves will continue to intensify

Robert Vautard of the Pierre-Simon Laplace Institute at the Sorbonne University informed, "All heat waves studied so far in Europe are getting warmer. As long as greenhouse gas emissions are not reduced to zero, heatwaves will continue to intensify, become more frequent and last longer." 

 

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Europe faces brunt of climate change

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Europe faces brunt of climate change

In Italy, the heatwave is expected to reach its worst by Wednesday (July 20). Humid and high temperatures are predicted for the next week as per The Local Italy.

 

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