So, its now pretty clear that the heatwaves in the first hall of 2026 were exceptional & have been outside the averages for the last 35 years;

iven the time it takes the environment to respond to human activity (and changes in that activity), I think we can say this is the likely story for years (or decades) to come.

Clearly, we need to develop a built environment better able to deal with temperature spikes & personal habits that keep us safe(r)... but will we?

#heatwave #ClimateChange

Chart: Heatwave temperatures far above average.
UK maximum daily temperature in 2026 & its difference above & below the 1991-2020 average maximum.
shows a range of days in 2026 where previous temperature ranges were breached.
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Jul 4, 2026, 07:36 UTCen