“Extreme heat events” can be attributed to climate change

Monday 18 July 2022

Extreme heat events, such as the high forecasted temperatures this week, can be attributed to climate change, according to Met Office scientists.

With record-breaking predicted highs of 35°C in Guernsey and over 40°C in the UK this week, a climate attribution scientist has said that the chances of repeat extreme highs could be 10 times more likely due to human impact.

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