Finland's Lapland region experienced its warmest summer (16.2°C) on record, linked to climate change, causing droughts and wildfires.

Finland's Lapland region recorded its warmest summer ever, with June to August temperatures hitting an average of 16.2°C, matching the record from 1937. This heat, linked to a high-pressure system and climate change, led to droughts and wildfires across Scandinavia. Researchers noted that such extreme summers are now about 70 times more likely than in the early 20th century, with predictions indicating they could occur every five years by 2050.

September 02, 2024
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