Disaster● ElevatedJul 8 · Jul 8, 2026, 4:20 PM
Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from EuroNews [en]
Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.
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