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Why this summer's heat could get worse by 2027
Original: What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse # ElNiño ? # Climatechange ? All of the above? As we burn
Scientists and commentators are weighing what is driving this summer's extreme heat, pointing to a combination of El Niño conditions and long-term climate change caused by burning fossil fuels. Greenhouse gas emissions are pushing global temperatures higher, making heatwaves more frequent and intense, and some warn that 2027 could bring even worse conditions as these factors compound.
Why now: Ongoing summer heatwaves are prompting renewed discussion of El Niño and climate change as combined causes
Evidence
- What’s behind this summer’s heat, and why 2027 could be worse # ElNiño ? # Climatechange ? All of the above? As we burn # fossilfuels and fill atmosphere with # greenhousegases , temps all over the globe are on the rise—climate change makes # heatwaves more likely and more… · BenjaminHCCarr@hachyderm.io · 6
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