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Climate Change Made US Heat Dome More Extreme

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 17:09 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 17:09 | 1 source | 1 article

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A recent record-breaking heat dome that has gripped the United States has been directly linked to climate change. Scientists are warning that the intensity and duration of the heatwave were made possible, and more severe, due to the effects of a warming planet. The extreme temperatures have put a strain on infrastructure, public health, and agriculture across affected regions.

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Euronews 20 mar. 2026, 17:09 (6 hours ago)

‘Pushing extremes to new levels’: Record US heat dome made possible by climate change

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