Climate Change and Extreme Weather – Is Europe Experiencing More Natural Disasters?

A Lightning Strike Over a Stormy Sea, Highlighting the Impact of Climate Change on Extreme Weather Patterns in Europe

Climate change, fueled by rising greenhouse gas emissions, is altering global weather patterns. In Europe, this translates to higher temperatures, shifting precipitation, and intensified atmospheric dynamics—all ingredients for extreme weather. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that a warmer atmosphere holds more water vapor (7% more per 1°C increase), supercharging storms and rainfall. … Read more