Carbon Brief·4 min read·medium

Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution

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Robert McSweeney
Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
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Scientists have debunked claims that Europe's recent heatwaves were caused by declining air pollution, clarifying that greenhouse gas emissions are the primary driver. The article addresses misinformation spread by political figures and media outlets attempting to link pollution reduction to climate skepticism.

This summer has seen Europe suffer through a series of record-breaking heatwaves.

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