UK and Europe Shatter May Heat Records; UK Unprepared for Extreme Heat
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The UK and Europe experience record-breaking May heatwaves, prompting concerns over the UK's preparedness for extreme heat, with potential solutions discussed.
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Heatwaves in unusual seasons highlight climate change impacts.
Temperatures across the UK and Europe this week have shattered May heat records. As the environment editor Fiona Harvey points out: we might expect heatwaves in July and August – but 30C in spring? Fiona talks to Nosheen Iqbal about a report from the Climate Change Committee warning that the UK is unprepared for extreme heat – the new normal – and explores a range of possible solutions to help keep the country cool, from tree-planting to heat pumps and scaling up renewables.
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Increased investment in heat mitigation strategies in the UK
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Preguntas abiertas
- What are the immediate plans for the UK to address heatwave preparedness?
