"The report found that temperatures in Europe have risen by 0.56C per decade since the mid-1990s, faster than any other continent on the planet due to fossil fuel pollution. This alarming trend has led to extreme weather events, including a record-breaking heatwave in July 2025 that affected over 95% of Europe."
"The Iberian Peninsula suffered the worst of the wildfires in 2025, with more than one million hectares burned, 4.7% more than the previous record set in 2017. Rapid plant growth from a wet spring turned into fuel for fast-spreading fires during the dry summer."
"Svalbard, one of the fastest-warming places on the planet, has heated at three to four times the average European rate. The report highlighted that annual sea surface temperatures in Europe reached the highest levels recorded, while snow cover fell by 31%."
In July 2025, a Nordic heatwave pushed temperatures above 30C in the Arctic Circle, part of a record-breaking year of abnormal heat affecting over 95% of Europe. Scandinavia experienced 21 days of extreme heat, leading to tropical nights in typically cool countries. Temperatures in Europe have risen by 0.56C per decade since the mid-1990s, driven by fossil fuel pollution. The report noted significant impacts, including record sea surface temperatures, reduced snow cover, and devastating wildfires, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, which accounted for 38% of the burned area in Europe.
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