A groundbreaking study introduces a computation method for climate extremes that calculates hazard metrics for heat waves, floods, droughts, and storms worldwide with unprecedented detail. Applied to Europe, the method shows that extreme heat has increased tenfold in recent decades due to human-induced climate change. The tool can track the frequency, duration, intensity, and spatial extent of extreme events and is designed for climate impact assessments, adaptation planning, and even climate liability attribution. The research offers freely accessible hazard data through the Graz Climate Change Indicators – ClimateTracer portal.
Source: University of Graz
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