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‘Urgent action’ demanded as Europe is named fastest warming continent
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- Europe is warming at about 0.56°C per decade, roughly twice the global rate, according to Copernicus/ECMWF data.
- In 2025, 95% of Europe saw above-average temperatures, signaling a new normal for the continent.
- Arctic amplification and reduced snow cover are accelerating Europe’s warming and affecting Alpine regions.
- Glacial retreat and the Greenland Ice Sheet loss contribute to rising sea levels and regional climate shifts.
- Renewables provided about 46% of Europe’s electricity in 2025, a sign of progress toward decarbonization.
- Experts warn climate change is a present reality, with more heatwaves and wildfires likely across Europe.
- The report links policy progress on air quality to health benefits but notes reduced aerosols may have cooled fewer clouds, affecting warming.
- Wildfires, drought, and water stress affected large parts of Europe in 2025, driven by extreme heat.
- Copernicus/ECMWF data indicate Arctic and sub-Arctic regions experiencing the sharpest temperature rises.
- Policy emphasis on Paris Agreement goals remains central amid accelerating regional warming and climate risks.
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