2021 Sahel heatwave linked to human-induced climate change, according to World Weather Attribution study.
A new study by the World Weather Attribution group finds that the extreme heatwave in Africa's Sahel region in early April, characterized by temperatures above 45°C and numerous deaths, would not have occurred without human-induced climate change. Researchers used observations and climate models to arrive at this conclusion, emphasizing the role of human activity in exacerbating such extreme weather events.
April 18, 2024
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