The world's warmest decade

Europe will likely be a much warmer place by century's end, plagued by frequent downpours over its entire landmass and heatwaves and droughts in the south, according to new research. The continent could see average temperatures rise by 1.0 to 5.0 degrees Celsius by 2100, said a statement announcing the results of a three-year climate analysis by 27 research institutions. 2001-2010 was the hottest decade since records began.VIDEOGRAPHIC