Europe experiences rapid temperature increases, with levels surpassing the global average by double. The World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus warn of health risks, glacier melt, and economic impacts. Despite renewable energy progress, temperatures are 2.3°C above pre-industrial levels, leading to heatwaves, wildfires, and glacial loss. March marked a record tenth consecutive month of high temperatures, and rising sea surface temperatures pose further concerns. The report highlights increased deaths from extreme weather and estimates economic losses at over 13.4 billion euros in 2023.
Europe Faces Accelerated Climate Change, Urges Renewable Energy Transition
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