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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 10 MIN

'We're going to break 50C' Europe's summers are about to radically change

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Europe's summers are undergoing a radical transformation, with climate experts warning that temperatures on the continent will likely breach the unprecedented 50°C (122°F) threshold within the next decade. As Earth’s fastest-warming continent, Europe is currently grappling with early-season heatwaves that are smashing previous records, making extreme heatwaves the "new normal" much faster than scientific models originally predicted.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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