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Heatwaves across the world

Heatwaves have seen temperatures reach over 40 degrees in parts of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.

According to experts, heatwaves like this have become more frequent due to climate change caused by humans.

Neil and Sian look at the vocabulary used in the headlines about this story.

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The story 

Heatwaves are pushing temperatures to their highest levels ever recorded. It’s reached over 40 degrees in parts of Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Wildfires have been burning out of control.

Experts say heatwaves like this have become more frequent because of climate change caused by humans.

Key words and phrases

scorch
damage with heat

• The heatwave scorched the grass.
• I scorched my shirt with an iron.

bakes
heats to an uncomfortable level

• Train passengers baked in the heat.
• It’s baking outside. Stay in the shade.

wrestles
struggles with a difficult situation

• We are wrestling with climate change.
• He wrestled with his decision to quit university.

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