The UK's climate has undergone a significant transformation over the past few decades, with the Met Office reporting that the hottest day of the year is now 4 and 1/2° warmer than it was in the 30-year period to 1990. This climate shift is having a profound impact on the country's infrastructure, agriculture, and health systems, with the report's lead author noting 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, leading to a rise in sea level. The report warns that the UK's infrastructure, housing, agriculture, and health systems are not prepared for the changing climate, and that urgent action is needed to address the impacts of climate change.
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, including the need to adapt to the changing climate and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
