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Record 1 2023-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
  • Climate Change
CONT

Heat records tumbled across the country this spring and summer as heat waves and warmer-than-normal temperatures blistered much of the [country]. As [a scientist and a meteorologist explain] ..., these heat spikes are likely to become more commonplace as greenhouse gases heat the planet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie
  • Changements climatiques
CONT

[...] afin de limiter les effets des pics de chaleur, l'introduction massive d'espaces verts et d'arbres doit être une priorité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Meteorología
  • Cambio climático
DEF

Breve episodio, generalmente de 24 a 48 horas, durante el cual las temperaturas están muy por encima de las normas estacionales.

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