Study: 25% of recent heatwaves 'impossible' without climate change
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Fifty-five heat waves over the past quarter-century would not have happened without human-caused climate change, according to a study published Wednesday.
Breakdown
- Researchers found over 50 heatwaves since 2000 linked to human-caused climate change.
- Over a quarter of heatwaves in the past 25 years would have been virtually impossible without climate change. 13s
- Emissions from 180 major cement, oil, and gas producers significantly contributed to all heatwaves studied. 50s
- Some heatwaves were found to be 10,000 times more likely due to these emissions. 42s
- The findings could impact lawsuits against major polluters by challenging the idea that no single contributor is responsible. 1m 24s