The UK's climate has changed significantly over the past few decades. According to a new report from the Met Office, the hottest day of the year is now 4 and 1/2° warmer than it was in the 30-year period to 1990. This change in climate is having a significant impact on the country's infrastructure, housing, agriculture, and health systems.
The report's lead author says that climate change is no longer just a topic of discussion among scientists, but is now being experienced by people in their daily lives. The report highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and flooding, which are becoming more common due to the changing climate. The report also notes that the oceans around the UK are getting warmer, with more marine heatwave conditions being recorded.
The report warns that the UK's infrastructure, housing, agriculture, and health systems are not prepared for the changing climate. The report's lead author says that climate change is upon us now, and that people are experiencing it through extreme weather events. The report also highlights the need for urgent action to address the impacts of climate change.
