Europe's climate is changing fast: Here's how it is affecting people and the economy

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Flooding in a street near the town centre after the River Taff burst its banks following heavy rain from Storm Bert | Credit: iStock
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Flooding in a street near the town centre after the River Taff burst its banks following heavy rain from Storm Bert | Credit: iStock

Daily life for people living in Europe is already becoming unpredictable due to the consequences of extreme weather, explains University of Salford lecturer Rosemary Anthony

Temperatures across Europe are rising at twice the global average. This alarming trend is leading to more frequent and intense heatwaves, droughts, floods and storms. But climate change isn't just about...

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