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We know the temperature it will be in Lyon in 2080

That's right, we already have a pretty good idea of what the weather will be like in Lyon in the year 2080. How cool is that? Let's hope for some sunny days and warm temperatures!

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Matthew Fitzpatrick, ecologist extraordinaire, has delved into the weather forecasts for the next 55 years. He has come to some pretty drastic conclusions about the evolution of temperatures, which he has organized into a highly detailed interactive map, presenting his findings on a global scale. One thing is for sure, the numbers are chilling.

In recent years, every new report from the IPCC seems to bring more alarm, reminding us of how urgent the issue of climate change has become for our society. Without a doubt, if we don't change our ways, temperatures will rise significantly in the coming years across all continents. Raising awareness In response to this concerning reality, American ecologist Matthew Fitzpatrick has created an interactive map for everyone to access, revealing the projected weather conditions for each city by the year 2080. Drawing from the extensive data of over 40,000 cities worldwide found in the IPCC reports.

The principle is simple, not only does it detail the results obtained, detailing for example the degree of increase in temperature, but also the drought, the researcher also compares the projected temperature of each city with the current temperature of a city in the world. Thus, in 2080, Lille will experience the same temperatures as Bordeaux today, and Dublin those of Sopuerta, in Spain.


And what about Lyon?

In the capital of the Gauls, the observation is the same as everywhere else, it's going to be hot. So, in about sixty years, if CO2 emissions do not decrease, summer temperatures will have increased by 6.6°. So if we compare to today, it doesn't seem so dramatic. However, it seems that the study is more based on heatwaves than on other weather patterns we have experienced these last few years. Drought will also increase by 20.3%. And the same goes for winter, with a little +4.3 degrees, and an increased drought of 7.9%. We can feel the brisk, cutting wind on our faces from here. In short, by 2080.Get ready, folks! Lyon and the surrounding area are in for temperatures similar to those in the Marches region of Italy, where you'll find cities like Pesaro and Ancona. Check out this interactive map, and there's only one conclusion: things are getting serious. 😅🌞 via GIPHY