May heatwaves, deaths, ruined harvests: study of Europe’s summer paints grim picture for the future
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According to a new EU Copernicus report, Europe experienced its worst summer on record this year, marked by relentless heatwaves that began unusually early in the spring. Surface air temperatures from June to August soared 2.5 degrees Celsius above the decadal average, fueled by climate change and persistently baking western Europe.
The extreme conditions resulted in a record 52% of the continent being exposed to intense or "very strong" heat stress. The study's findings highlight a grim picture for the future, detailing widespread impacts that included fatalities and ruined harvests across the region.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Focuses on the record-breaking 52% heat stress exposure across Europe.
The Guardian World (GB)Emphasizes specific human and agricultural impacts alongside temperature anomalies.
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