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Italy had the Hottest Summer in the Last 75 Years

Público8 September 2026 at 18:35

Italy experienced the hottest summer in the last 75 years. Major cities such as Rome, Florence and Turin were all affected by successive heat waves. A scientist acknowledged that it is very possible that 2026 will also be the hottest year ever recorded in Italy.

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