"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, according to the regional environmental protection agency. The previous record was set in 2003 during a deadly heat wave that claimed over 70,000 lives across Europe. The heat wave has also affected the Italian Alps, and experts attribute these extreme temperatures to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Southern Europe has been grappling with heat waves and wildfires, highlighting the deadly consequences of rising temperatures.

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