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SCIENCEJul 24 · 14:15 UTCCARBON BRIEFRobert McSweeney

Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution

A study claims declining air pollution contributes to Europe's heatwaves, but scientists clarify that greenhouse-gas-induced warming is the primary driver. Media outlets like the Daily Telegraph and GB News misreported the research, linking it to net-zero policies, which experts refute.

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