Climate change is increasingly recognized as a primary driver of extreme weather events, exacerbating heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, and floods around the world. As the planet warms due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, the natural balance of the climate is disrupted, making it harder to predict and prepare for extreme weather events. This article explores how climate change worsens these weather extremes, underlining the urgency of addressing global warming.
Heatwaves
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