Summer’s not over yet! Brits, it’s time to get ready for another heatwave. Tropical Storm Dexter has travelled over the Atlantic, and its remnants are expected to lead to a boost in temperatures for the UK. The Met Office says Storm Dexter will lead to warm, muggy nights as it “draws warm air up from […]
6 months ago
‘We got 40C last year and before that happened no one thought there was an outside chance’ While some Brits might already be sick of the heat and have the fan on full, experts have said a heatwave next month could hit 40C and potentially last two weeks. Sunday was the joint hottest day of […]
2 years ago
More than three-quarters believe the government should do more This summer’s record-breaking temperatures were a watershed moment for Brit’s awareness of climate change – and three quarters want to see the government take more action. A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent believe the new government should do even more than their predecessors […]
3 years ago
Estimates ‘clearly show’ that high temperatures can lead to premature death An estimated 3,271 people were killed in England and Wales during the record-breaking summer heatwaves where temperatures spiked over 40C. UK Health Security Agency and Office for National Statistics analysis released on Friday shows the average number of deaths above a five-year average. This […]
3 years ago
‘The scarred landscape of the climate crisis is clear to see’ Worrying satellite images show how parts of the UK have turned a desert-like yellow, as weather experts warn it reveals the severe impacts of climate change. Brits began their battle against yet another heatwave which hit the UK on Thursday – and it’s forecast […]
3 years ago
Highs of up to 35C are expected in the UK this week Another heatwave is due to hit the UK and it will last longer than July’s record-breaking hot spell, exacerbating dry conditions that have already led to hosepipe bans in some parts of the country. Temperatures over the coming days won’t hit the scorching […]
3 years ago