Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution

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A new study found that more than 200 heat waves, including the Pacific Northwest heat dome in 2021, were substantially more likely and intense because of the activity of major fossil fuel producers.

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

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