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EU Urged to Prepare for 3°C Climate Crisis

2/17/2026

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Europe must prepare for extreme weather, as the EU's climate advisory board warns of a potential 3C rise in global temperatures.
Maarten van Aalst stated that adapting to this change is feasible.
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) criticized current adaptation efforts as insufficient.
The ESABCC report urges the EU to conduct climate risk assessments and enhance early warning systems, citing Europe's vulnerability to climate extremes.

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Europe must prepare for extreme weather, as the EU's climate advisory board warns of a potential 3C rise in global temperatures.
Maarten van Aalst stated that adapting to this change is feasible.
The European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC) criticized current adaptation efforts as insufficient.
The ESABCC report urges the EU to conduct climate risk assessments and enhance early warning systems, citing Europe's vulnerability to climate extremes.