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fossil fuel burning
Coverage of fossil fuel burning in the Nexus archive.
- European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say
A study confirms the current European heatwave is the most severe and widespread ever recorded, driven by the climate crisis from fossil fuel burning. Nearly half of Europe's 850 largest cities are experiencing their worst heat stress, exacerbated by high humidity that reduces the body's ability to cool through sweating.
- Scientists Warn of Summer Heat Spikes as Global Warming Edges Toward 2C
Scientists warn that summer heat spikes could reach 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels as global warming approaches 2°C. Fossil fuel burning and human activities are cited as the primary causes of the rapid warming over the past decade. Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations hit a record high in May.