Western Europe records its hottest June as heatwaves surge

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Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record as a heatwave surged across the continent, contributing to the world's second hottest June overall. The high temperatures are linked to ongoing human-induced climate change.

It was the second hottest June on record for the world and for Europe as a whole, Copernicus said, as human-induced climate change continues to push temperatures higher.