The article discusses alarming predictions from the Met Office regarding rising temperatures in the UK, potentially reaching 40C or more within the next 12 years. Analysis indicates that the chance of such extreme heat has dramatically increased, particularly in recent decades. This growing threat reflects broader concerns about climate change effects in the UK and globally. It emphasizes the necessity for informed journalism and public awareness to address these pressing environmental issues, underscoring the Independent's commitment to accessible reporting for all citizens, enabling a deeper understanding of these critical topics.
Temperatures in the UK could soon soar to 40C and beyond, new analysis from the Met Office has found, as Britain continues to experience sweltering heat.
Their study, published in Weather Journal, shows the chance of temperatures hitting 40C is more than 20 times more likely than it was in the 1960s.
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