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Europe’s Heat Wave Shatters Records | Tulsa News

Western Europe just shattered records for the hottest June and July combined, triggering deadly heatwaves, wildfires, and drought — a stark warning that climate change is supercharging extreme weather. Globally, 2026 could become the hottest year ever, fueled by human-caused warming and El Niño. Oceans outside the poles hit an all-time July high of 20.96°C, while global air temps ranked second hottest — showing how heat is spreading across Earth’s systems. The culprit? Persistent high-pressure systems trapping heat over dry land, creating a vicious cycle where drought worsens heat, and heat…

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