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Europe faces record heat as continent warms fastest globally

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Europe is experiencing the most rapid warming of any continent, with temperatures rising significantly faster than the global average over the past three decades. Recent extreme heatwaves, exceeding 40°C in major cities, have highlighted inadequate infrastructure and public health preparedness. The continent faces a complex debate around air conditioning, with some advocating for its widespread adoption to combat heat-related deaths, while others express concerns about its energy inefficiency and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. AI

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Europe faces record heat as continent warms fastest globally

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Katharina Buchholz, Contributor ·

    Europe Is The Fastest-Warming Continent

    With fast warming and an aging population, Europe has become vulnerable to heatwaves. More air conditioning could help, but has set off a debate over climate change culprits and if better solutions are possible.

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