The Heat Wave That Hit the Pacific Northwest
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Heat Waves and Climate Change
This chapter examines the extreme heat waves affecting the Pacific Northwest and California, linking them to climate change through scientific analysis. Researchers from World Weather Attribution highlight how these heat events are increasingly likely and severe due to human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. The discussion addresses the urgent need for awareness, research, and policy action to confront the growing threats posed by climate-related disasters, especially to vulnerable communities.
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