Scientists Confirm: Last Summer's Heat Was the Warmest in 2,000 Years, Spurring Mediterranean Wildfires

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Scientists confirm last summer's heat was the hottest in 2,000 years, sparking wildfires across the Mediterranean.

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New research links extreme heat in Texas and power grid strain in China to record-breaking summer temperatures.

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Global temperatures and emissions continue to climb, with stark findings from two new studies.

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June to August 2023 was declared the warmest period since record-keeping began in the 1940s.

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The study in Nature reveals 2023 summer heat eclipsed temperatures over millennia, supported by tree ring data.

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Meteorological records dating back to the mid-1800s show a dramatic increase in global warming effects.

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Climate scientist Jan Esper highlights how recent global warming stands out in historical context.

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Last year's summer temperatures on land between 20 and 90 degrees north latitude were 2.07°C higher than pre-industrial averages.

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El Niño exacerbated the intense summer heat, leading to prolonged and severe heatwaves and droughts.

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