Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritain experienced a record-breaking summer with extreme heatwaves, leading to nearly 3,000 deaths, widespread drought, and risks of food shortages. Across Europe, unprecedented wildfires and critically low river levels have caused significant damage and economic costs, with a "super" El Nino expected to further intensify global weather patterns. Climate experts warn that these extreme weather events are a direct result of climate change and will worsen unless urgent action is taken to phase out fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy. Scientists stress that achieving net zero emissions is crucial to stabilise the climate, with predictions indicating 2026 could be the warmest year on record. Reports highlight the UK's severe unpreparedness for future climate impacts, including risks to homes, infrastructure, and food supply.In fullAlarming charts that reveal a planet in peril – as experts warn record-breaking heatwaves are just the startMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Experts warn UK’s record-breaking heatwaves will only get worse
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBritain experienced a record-breaking summer with extreme heatwaves, leading to nearly 3,000 deaths, widespread drought, and risks of food shortages. Across Europe, unprecedented wildfires and critically low river levels have caused significant damage and economic costs, with a "super" El Nino expected to further intensify global weather patterns. Climate experts warn that these extreme weather events are a direct result of climate change and will worsen unless urgent action is taken to phase out fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy. Scientists stress that achieving net zero emissions is crucial to stabilise the climate, with predictions indicating 2026 could be the warmest year on record. Reports highlight the UK's severe unpreparedness for future climate impacts, including risks to homes, infrastructure, and food supply.In fullAlarming charts that reveal a planet in peril – as experts warn record-breaking heatwaves are just the startMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
