Groundhog day: the signs of a climate emergency are with us again

The signs of a climate emergency have arrived in Europe once more, with this week seeing record breaking temperatures.1 Spain, Portugal, and France have been badly affected by extreme heat, with wildfires raging, an estimated 360 heat related deaths recorded in Spain between 10 and 15 July, and 238 deaths in Portugal in the space of one week. About 14 000 people have been evacuated from the French region of Gironde as wildfires spread, and extreme weather and fire warnings have been issued in Italy, Greece, and Morocco. The Meteorological Office for the UK issued a red warning in anticipation of 40°C temperatures, a prediction that transpired on 19 July, with wildfires following the heat.23The signs of climate disaster have been building in the northern hemisphere since the spring. In India and Pakistan, extreme heatwaves saw temperatures hit more than 45°C in May,4 causing disruption to healthcare systems that were…
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