Earth Sciences

Heat extremes in Western Europe increasing faster than simulated due to atmospheric circulation trends

R. Vautard, J. Cattiaux, et al.

A recent study reveals that extreme heat in Western Europe is escalating faster than climate models anticipated. Researchers, including Robert Vautard and Julien Cattiaux, have linked this trend to more frequent southerly atmospheric flows, which could signal a significant warning as existing climate models failed to capture these changes. Explore the implications of this crucial finding for heatwave adaptation.