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The series of heatwaves we are currently experiencing in western Europe is a clear sign of human-induced global warming. ESA’s Clement Albergel explains how we monitor these events using satellites such as the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission and puts them in the context of the long-term climate data record generated via …

The record temperatures in the UK last week would have been “almost impossible” without human-induced climate change, leading scientists have concluded. The UK recorded temperatures above 40C for the first time on 19 July, and without human-caused climate change these would have been 2C to 4C cooler, the experts say. …

The devastating heatwave in India and Pakistan was made 30 times more likely because of climate change, according to scientists. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) And as the number of extreme weather events rises with alarming rapidity – new research shows that it’s not enough to cut harmful carbon dioxide emissions. Instead – …

Scientists have long warned that climate change will lead to more intense weather. Many point to record-breaking temperatures now in India and Pakistan as proof. Although heatwaves are common in the region, they don’t usually start until May or June. The intense heat has increased demand for electricity, leading to …

This summer has seen record-high temperatures around the world, but the damaging effects of heat do not stop at the water’s edge. In Europe, the Mediterranean Sea has been experiencing elevated temperatures since May, with deadly consequences for delicate underwater ecosystems. Ali Rogin reports. Stream your PBS favorites with the …

Sky’s Laura Bundock looks at why Pakistan is suffering such devastating flooding – and whether it can withstand the increasingly extreme weather yet to come. #Floods #Weather #ClimateChange #SkyNews SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us …

Long periods of sunny weather; a few heavy rain showers. That’s all fine…or is it? With increasing frequency, summer days are turning into long periods of drought, while rainfall is causing catastrophic flooding. Whereas weather systems were relatively moderate and predictable in recent centuries, now they appear to have been …

Climate scientist, Dr Ella Gilbert, says it is “undeniable” that climate change is making extreme weather patterns happen more often as the UK heatwave continues. She said implementing greener energy solutions would be a “win, win, win scenario” helping with energy security, climate change and the cost of living. A …

Sir David King, former permanent special representative for climate change, discusses the extreme weather events occurring across Europe, saying “if anything, it’s getting worse”. He says it is “extremely disappointing and extremely worrying” that there’s been “no discussion” by Conservative leadership candidates Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak about how they …

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