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Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds
- A Nordic heatwave last summer was part of a record year of extreme heat across Europe.
- Twenty-one hot days in parts of Scandinavia led to tropical nights in typically cool countries.
- Europe’s sea surface temperatures reached their highest levels on record.
- Snow cover fell and glaciers shrank across the continent due to heat.
- The Greenland ice sheet lost substantial ice, contributing to near-half-millimetre sea-level rise.
- In 2025, 86% of Europe’s ocean experienced strong, with 36% severe or extreme heatwaves.
- Wildfires burned large areas across Europe, with Spain heavily affected.
- Experts warn current climate targets may be too low to curb warming.
- Researchers call for integrating climate risk assessments into policy.
- Global warming in Europe continues to outpace other continents.
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