Unusual cause of Europe's heatwaves
The study reveals that carbon pollution has led to a significant expansion of marine heatwaves that struck Europe this summer, with water temperatures rising by as much as 6 degrees Celsius above normal levels. The findings indicate that about two-thirds of this increase in sea temperatures is attributable to climate change, resulting in two-week heatwaves in three out of four marine regions studied, including the Celtic Sea where temperatures reached levels seen only once every century. The rising ocean temperatures have caused widespread environmental damage, including the die-off of marine species and changes in ecosystems, alongside accompanying impacts on terrestrial weather such as prolonged heatwaves and agricultural damage. Experts confirmed that increasing marine warming heightens the risk of environmental catastrophes, leading to more extreme weather and negative effects on human life and the environment.
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