Fossil Fuel Emissions Linked to Heat Waves
ETH Zurich researchers led by Yann Quilcaille quantified carbon company contributions to heat waves.
180 major carbon-emitting companies, including top 14, account for 50% of heat wave intensity rise since preindustrial times.
Heat wave intensity increased by 1.7°C between 2010 and 2019.
Study supports legal actions against fossil fuel companies and highlights need for fossil fuel phase-out.
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