The independently - funded group used new modelling to look at the odds of extreme heat events occurring, with and without man - made emissions. (joannenova.com.au)
An increase in extreme heat events around the globe is observed and expected to be one of the first apparent symptoms of global warming. (climateprediction.net)
Other studies have shown that climate change increases the odds of extreme heat events and may make them warmer and longer lasting. (climatecentral.org)