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Europe’s Heat Has Scientists Asking: How Much Hotter Can It Get?

NYT > Science·June 23, 2026
Europe’s Heat Has Scientists Asking: How Much Hotter Can It Get?

Scientists are investigating the upper limits of the warming climate as Europe experiences record-breaking heat for the second time in a month. The repeated shattering of temperature records has raised concerns about the potential for even more extreme heatwaves in the future. Europe's recent heatwaves have prompted researchers to probe the boundaries of how hot the region can get as the climate continues to warm. The findings will help scientists better understand and predict the impacts of climate change on the region.

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