human-caused climate change
Coverage of human-caused climate change in the Nexus archive.
- Europe swelters under record heat
Europe is experiencing a deadly heatwave with record temperatures, causing extreme weather conditions and health crises. Switzerland broke its June heat record for three consecutive days, Denmark set a new temperature record, and Spain reported 327 heat-related deaths. Scientists attribute the heatwave's intensity to human-caused climate change.
- Scorching record-breaking heatwave 'unequivocally' due to climate change
Scientists attribute Europe's current record-breaking heatwave to human-caused climate change, noting it would have been 3.5C cooler in 1976 and more extreme than the 2003 heatwave. FRANCE 24's Kethevane Gorjestani discusses the event.
- Europe’s severe June heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years go, climate scientists say
Europe’s record June heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' 50 years ago, according to climate scientists. A similar heatwave 50 years ago would have been 3.5°C cooler, showing human-caused climate change is 'unequivocally' responsible for its intensity.
- France sizzles in a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C, leading to red alerts in over half its regions. The heat has caused extreme nighttime temperatures, health risks, school closures, and worsened air quality in Paris. The UK also issued an extreme heat warning for southern England and Wales.
- Human-caused climate change set to reach 1.5°C around 2030
Human-caused climate change is projected to reach a 1.5°C increase around 2030. The Miami Fort coal-fired power plant, located on the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio, is mentioned in the context of 2026.