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Record Heatwaves Grip Northern Europe, Spark Crisis

8/5/2025

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Northern Europe is grappling with record-breaking heatwaves, as Norway and Finland swelter under temperatures soaring above 30°C for weeks. July marked the hottest streak since 1961, with northern areas experiencing a shocking 8-10°C above average. This relentless heat has sparked wildfires, health crises, and urgent alarms about the region's unpreparedness for climate change's escalating impacts.

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Northern Europe is grappling with record-breaking heatwaves, as Norway and Finland swelter under temperatures soaring above 30°C for weeks. July marked the hottest streak since 1961, with northern areas experiencing a shocking 8-10°C above average. This relentless heat has sparked wildfires, health crises, and urgent alarms about the region's unpreparedness for climate change's escalating impacts.