"Study reinforces the hard evidence that carbon emissions are the main cause of worsening extreme weather"
"The record-shattering rainfall that caused deadly flooding across Germany and Belgium in July was made up to nine times more likely by the climate crisis, according to research.
The study also showed that human-caused global heating has made downpours in the region up to 20% heavier. The work reinforces the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s landmark report this month that there is “unequivocal” evidence that greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are the main cause of worsening extreme weather.
In recent months there has been devastating flooding in western Europe and China, extreme heatwaves in north-west America and forest fires in Russia, Greece, Turkey and the US."
Damian Carrington reports for the Guardian August 23, 2021.
SEE ALSO:
"The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality" (NPR)
"Study: Climate Change Makes European Flooding More Likely" (AP)
"Tennessee Floods Show A Pressing Climate Danger Across America: ‘Walls Of Water’" (Washington Post)
"Climate Change Made Deadly Floods In Western Europe At Least 20% More Likely - Study" (Reuters)
"Climate Change Contributed to Europe’s Deadly Floods, Scientists Find" (New York Times)
