Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds

Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze The Nordic heatwave that pushed temperatures above 30C (86F) in the Arctic Circle in July was part of a record-breaking year that saw abnormal heat sear more than 95% of Europe, a report has found. Parts of Scandinavia were scorched last summer by 21 days of punishingly hot weather that led to “tropical nights” in typically cool countries su...

By Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent

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Europe hit by record heat, glacier loss and marine extremes per climate report

Europe recorded its hottest year yet in 2025, with unprecedented heatwaves stretching from the Mediterranean to the Arctic, rapid glacier melt, record sea temperatures and expanding wildfires, according to a major climate report warning the continent is warming twice as fast as the global average.

By FRANCE 24

Europe climate report signals rising extremes - The Straits Times

Europe climate report signals rising extremes  The Straits Times

Europe is fastest-warming continent, report finds

Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth, the European State of the Climate Report for 2025 has found.