What could the summer bring? Is extreme weather the new normal?
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Under our changing climate, the weather in Europe is getting more extreme. What could this summer bring in terms of heatwaves, droughts, floods, and forest fires? The overall outlook is pessimistic as we have already seen this past winter and spring. This makes adaptation to climate change and better preparedness crucial, according to a European Environment Agency extreme weather product published today, which explains the top weather-related climate challenges we face.

The EEA has published a report on their expectations for the coming summer, our collective future, and what is currently being done and can still be done. It probably comes as no surprise to anyone here when they state “The overall outlook is pessimistic as we have already seen this past winter and spring.”

TL;DR:
-More, longer and stronger heatwaves
-More frequent, extreme flooding
-More frequent, severe droughts
-More widespread wildfires
-Rise in climate-sensitive diseases