"Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Europe, Milan Hits 260-Year High"

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"Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Europe, Milan Hits 260-Year High"
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Milan, Italy, has experienced its hottest day in 260 years, with an average daily temperature of 91.4 degrees Fahrenheit recorded on Wednesday, according to the regional environmental protection agency. The previous record was set in 2003 during a deadly heat wave that claimed thousands of lives across Europe. The heat wave has also affected the Italian Alps, and experts attribute the intensifying and prolonged heat waves to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Spain and Greece are also grappling with extreme heat and wildfires, highlighting the impact of climate change on the region.

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