Several climate scientists say this month’s heat is likely the hottest Earth has been in about 120,000 years, easily the hottest of human civilization.
This summer's extreme heat in the US and southern Europe would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, according to a rapid analysis by scientists who study how climate change influences extreme weather events.
Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travellers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat.