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Was this summer's heat really 'normal?'
Original: Was the heat of this summer really 'normal?'
A question is being raised about whether this summer's extreme temperatures should be considered normal. The debate centres on how frequently such heatwaves can be expected in a changing climate, and whether framing them as ordinary understates the role of global warming. Commenters and experts are weighing in on where this summer ranks historically.
Why now: A new season's heat records have prompted a debate about whether such temperatures are now the norm.
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