‘Savage’ European heatwave due to climate change, says UN expert (opens original article in a new tab)

The UN has linked Europe's current heatwave to climate change, warning that extreme weather events will worsen and become more frequent as global temperatures rise.

• UN climate change executive secretary Simon Stiell linked Europe's heatwave to climate change and warned of worsening extreme weather
• Europe is the fastest-warming continent, with heatwaves projected to increase in frequency and intensity
• Climate experts warn that heatwaves will become more frequent and severe, with impacts extending beyond summer