The heatwaves seen in the northern Pacific and Australia in 2016 were both the most intense and longest lasting on record. Researchers concluded that these heatwaves were made 50 times more likely by climate change.

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The heatwaves seen in the northern Pacific and Australia in 2016 were both the most intense and longest lasting on record. Researchers concluded that these heatwaves were made 50 times more likely by climate change.