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Copernicus climate monitoring service
Coverage of Copernicus climate monitoring service in the Nexus archive.
- Western Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with surface air temperatures 3.06C above average. The heatwave, linked to carbon pollution, caused record wildfires in France and Spain and triggered the UK's third heatwave of the year. Scientists warn of risks to people, ecosystems, and infrastructure.