Why is Europe warming more rapidly than other parts of the world?

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned the country is facing an "unprecedented" heatwave after days of record-breaking temperatures, urging people to take preventive measures and stay vigilant. Health emergencies are also surging in large parts of western Europe, with Spanish authorities reporting more than 200 deaths linked to the extreme heat this week. Mark Howden, emeritus professor at the Australian National University and director of its Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions, tells CNA’s Asia First that Europe is “not particularly ready at all” for extreme heat.

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