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Heatwaves linked to emissions of individual fossil-fuel and cement producers

The emissions of leading fossil-fuel and cement producers have been systematically linked to particular heatwaves. Three scientists discuss the methodology behind the result and its potential impact on climate-liability court cases.
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  1. Karsten Haustein

    1. Karsten Haustein is in the Institute for Meteorology at the University of Leipzig, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.

  2. Michael B. Gerrard

    1. Michael B. Gerrard is at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, USA.

  3. Jessica A. Wentz

    1. Jessica A. Wentz is at the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027, USA.

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Nature 645, 319-320 (2025)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-02596-6

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