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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why scientists say this week's punishing European heatwave is the result of climate change

from News at One · host RTÉ Radio 1

The record shattering heat across the continent is the most severe heatwave ever recorded in the region, is the result of climate change driven by the buring of fossil fuels. Thats the conclusion of rapid analysis conducted by climate scientists and published today. Dr Claire Bergin of the ICARUS Climate Research Centre in Maynooth.

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