Why is Europe the fastest-warming continent?

A heat dome has settled over Europe for the second time this month, smashing temperature records across Spain, the United Kingdom, and France. According to France 24, this extreme heat is being driven by climate change. But there's a deeper question: why is Europe warming faster than any other continent? The answer lies in the continent's unique geography and atmospheric conditions. A persistent high-pressure system traps hot air like a lid on a pot, intensifying the heat. France 2 and France 24 explore why Europe has become the world's fastest-warming continent and what that means for the region's future.

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