A Global Heat Wave Has Set the Arctic Circle on Fire – New York Magazine
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Article Synopsis – “From Japan to Sweden, and Oman to Texas, a global heat wave is setting records, igniting wildfires, and killing dozens all across the world this week. There are currently nearly 35 million people living under excessive heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service. High temperatures and a prolonged drought have caused 49 fires to ignite across Sweden. Heat domes — high-pressure areas that trap hot air and increase temperatures — are being blamed for these heat waves and they have become more common as the climate has warmed”. To read the actual article click here.