Once again, the summer of 2024 in Europe saw sweltering heat, becoming the warmest ever on record 📈🌍
On top of that:
🌡️ Southeastern Europe experiencing its hottest summer ever and up to 66 days of strong heat stress.
🌊 The Mediterranean Sea hit a record high of 28.45°C
🚱 35% of European rivers were notably or exceptionally low
Extreme heat and water stress highlights the urgent need for climate action - both by reducing our emissions, and adapting for the unavoidable impacts of climate change.
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