Scandinavian heatwave made 10 times more likely by climate crisis

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Temperatures in parts of Norway and Sweden climbed to 33–35C, far above seasonal norms

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The extreme heat that gripped Norway, Sweden and Finland in July was about 2 degrees Celsius hotter and made at least 10 times more likely by the human-caused climate crisis, scientists have found.