Southern Europe is bracing for its first heatwave of the summer, with temperatures reaching 37°C in Rome and potentially 42°C in Lisbon. Public resources such as swimming pools in Marseille are being made free to aid residents in coping with the intense heat, as authorities warn of the risks of forest fires. This heatwave is a direct consequence of climate change, with scientists highlighting the role of fossil fuel emissions in worsening summer temperatures, marking an alarming trend over the past few years in Spain and other countries.
Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires, with 42C (108F) expected in the capital Lisbon.
Scientists have long warned that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment.
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