Half of the planet is burning: how heatwaves engulfed the northern hemisphere

Heatwaves are ripping through North America, Europe, and Asia, with the global hottest day ever recorded at the start of July.
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The heat has sparked intense wildfires threatening homes and livelihoods, as well as supercharged torrential rains in some areas, leading to extreme weather events such as flash flooding and landslides. Here is a look at how the extreme heat has affected half of the planet.

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