Extreme temperature is ‘possible’, says Met Office as it gives 50-50 chance of 40C-plus in next 12 years
Extreme temperature is ‘possible’, says Met Office as it gives 50-50 chance of 40C-plus in next 12 years
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Experts say risk of 40C has almost trebled since 2000, with 50/50 chance of hitting that mark in next 12 years
Temperatures of 45C or more ‘may be possible’ in today’s climate, with longer and hotter spells far more likely within a few years
High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warn
Parts of the UK could see temperatures well above 30C, according to the Met Office
As we brace for a week of sweltering weather, a cheap and easy fix to make life more comfortable is being ignored
The Met Office warns temperatures could be 10C above average across swathes of Europe as the summer holidays get underway
