Europe Is Boiling Under an Unrelenting Heat Wave In early July 2025, southern Europe is facing a brutal heat wave, with temperatures climbing past 40°C (104°F) in regions like Spain, Italy, and Greece. This isn’t just summer heat — it’s a serious climate event. Weather experts point to a “ heat dome ” — a high-pressure system that traps hot air over one region — as the reason behind this intense and early-season spike. These patterns are becoming more frequent in a warming world. People sitting at an outdoor cafĂ© under a misting system during a summer heatwave in Europe. 🔥 Global Warming Is Fueling the Extremes Scientists say that heat waves like this are not random. They’re being intensified by climate change, which is warming the planet and creating more extreme and unpredictable weather. This event is part of a troubling global trend. Heat waves are starting earlier, lasting longer, and hitting harder than they did just a few decades ago. According to a CNN Weather ...