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Europe’s post-1980 heatwave surge driven mainly by GHGs, amplified by cleaner air policies -study

Published 18:47 on June 4, 2026 / Last updated at 18:47 on June 4, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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The sharp rise in European summer heatwaves since 1980 has been driven primarily by greenhouse gas emissions and further intensified by reductions in aerosol pollution resulting from air quality regulations, according to a new study.
The sharp rise in European summer heatwaves since 1980 has been driven primarily by greenhouse gas emissions and further intensified by reductions in aerosol pollution resulting from air quality regulations, according to a new study.


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