European heatwaves experienced in June and July were intensified by human-caused climate change, resulting in temperatures up to 4C hotter. A study involving researchers from five European institutions indicates that these extreme temperatures likely led to about 2,300 heat-related deaths. Using historical weather data, they found that without climate change, the heatwave would have been 2 to 4C cooler in all but one city studied. The combination of high temperatures and urban population density raises the risk for vulnerable groups significantly.
The added degrees greatly elevated the risk in these cities, which have a combined population of more than 30 million and include major capitals Paris, London and Madrid.
Using historical weather data, they concluded the heatwave 'would have been 2 to 4C cooler' without human-induced climate change in all but one of the 12 cities studied.
The study concluded the heatwave likely caused about 2,300 deaths based on peer-reviewed scientific methods and established research on heat and mortality.
What that does is it brings certain groups of people into more dangerous territory, which is especially concerning for vulnerable populations.
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