51 m. ago Ed Miliband warns the British way of life is 'under threat' because of the hot weather caused by climate change

The latest state of the UK climate report shows the impact of human-caused global warming on the UK's weather, seas, people and wildlife.

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1 hour ago Extreme weather 'becoming the norm' as minister warns UK's way of life 'under threat'

The Met Office says country’s climate is ‘notably different’ from just a few decades ago in new report

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3 h. ago Extreme weather becoming the norm as warning UK’s way of life is ‘under threat’

The Met Office is warning that we are continuously breaking heat and rainfall records, and this is how it is affecting the nation

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5 h. ago ‘Profound concern’ as scientists say extreme heat ‘now the norm’ in UK

Increasing frequency of heatwaves and flooding raises fears over health, infrastructure and how society functionsEd Miliband to tell MPs who reject net zero policies they are betraying future generationsRecord-breaking extreme weather is the new norm in the UK, scientists have said, showing that the country is firmly in the grip of the climate crisis.The hottest days people endure have dramatically increased in frequency and severity, and periods of intense rain have also ramped up, data from hundreds of weather stations shows. Heatwaves and floods leading to deaths and costly damage are of “profound concern” for health, infrastructure and the functioning of society, the scientists said. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago UK’s way of life ‘under threat’ as extreme weather becomes the norm Ed Miliband says

The hottest summer days have warmed about twice as much as average summer days have in the past decade in some parts of the UK, according to new analysis in the report.

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11 h. ago Miliband says UK’s way of life ‘under threat’ amid extremes of heat and rainfall

The Met Office said the country’s climate is ‘notably different’ from just a few decades ago, in the latest state of the UK climate report.

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29 h. ago Never plant 'silent killer' flower in garden despite its beautiful colours

British gardeners have been advised to reconsider planting this popular blossom beloved for its bright petals over fears it may wilt during the UK's extreme heat

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63 h. ago Oasis Heaton Park gigs have 'emergency room' set up for fans after huge warning

Oasis fans have been sent urgent warnings from Heaton Park bosses to stay safe in the hot weather and the site have put in safety measures as they prepare for issues with the extreme heat

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64 h. ago Noel Gallagher mobbed by fans as he heads to Heaton Park for Oasis reunion gig

Oasis frontman Noel Gallagher was greeted enthusiastic fans in Manchester ahead of the band's sold-out Heaton Park show as organisers prepared for extreme heat with warnings

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68 h. ago An Arizona man is handing out bottled water to neighbors in extreme heat. His HOA is fining him $100 every time

David Martin said he’s received multiple $100 fines from the Canyon Trails Homeowners Association over the gesture.

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69 h. ago Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool

From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensifyWith the UK bracing for its third heatwave of the summer, 2025 is on course to be a record-breaking year for temperature. As people retreat into paddling pools and beneath the breeze of pedestal fans, a quieter and less visible struggle is playing out across the country’s fields, forests and hedgerows. So how are Britain’s animals weathering the heat?From cows and cats to herons, horses and even earthworms, each species has evolved its own tactics for staying cool – some more effective than others. But as extreme heat events become more frequent and intense, scientists are beginning to question the longer-term resilience of UK wildlife, and what we can do to help. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Should you run in a heatwave? Expert reveals dos and don'ts of running in extreme heat

As the third heatwave of the year sets in, runners are once again confronted with a tough choice: brave the sweltering temperatures or take a break and stay indoors.

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3 d. ago Extreme heat could lead to 30,000 deaths a year in England and Wales by 2070s, say scientists

Worst-case scenario of 4.3C of warming could result in fiftyfold rise in heat-related deaths, researchers sayMore than 30,000 people a year in England and Wales could die from heat-related causes by the 2070s, scientists have warned.A new study calculates that heat mortality could rise more than fiftyfold in 50 years because of climate heating. Researchers at UCL and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine compared different potential scenarios, looking at levels of warming, measures to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis, regional climatic differences and potential power outages. They also modelled the ageing population. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Energy bills to rise because of delays to Labour’s plan to slash prices

The National Energy System Operator says delays to clean energy projects will cost consumers around £4.2 billion in 2030.

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3 d. ago UK Government must explain how it aims to cut energy bills, says minister

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin was speaking after a plan to divide the UK into regional pricing zones was rejected.

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3 d. ago TRNSMT full weekend forecast as Scots brace for 30C weather and heatstroke risk

Festival-goers should prepare for extreme heat and high UV levels this weekend.

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4 d. ago UK tourists in Spain issued 'amber' warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms

It comes after weeks of extreme heat and high temperatures across much of the country

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4 d. ago 'Hot weather alert' issued to anyone going to see Oasis at Heaton Park as people urged 'stay safe'

The Met Office has warned of extreme heat

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4 d. ago Thousands meet with MPs in Westminster for mass lobby on climate action

Campaigners, school children and grandparents were among those calling for MPs to give the crisis the ‘precedence it needs’.

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4 d. ago Extreme heat is our future – European cities must adapt | Alexander Hurst

Greenery, shade and swimming spots won’t solve the climate crisis, but they’re becoming ever more criticalThree years ago, in Zurich for the first time, I crossed a bridge over the Limmat River and saw people floating down it in rubber rings on their way home from work, some casually holding beers. The Limmat is so clear that it almost begs you not only to jump in, but to drink it.Paris’s Canal Saint-Martin has never produced either desire in me – but sweltering in last week’s 38C heat, I wanted to close my eyes, pretend it was the Limmat, and leap. Others weren’t so hesitant; there was a line of people going up one of the footbridges over the canal waiting for their turn to jump, dive, backflip or just belly-flop into the water.Alexander Hurst is a Guardian Europe columnist Continue reading...

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