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UK heatwave deaths expose limits of attribution and urgency of adaptation

Researchers recorded approximately 2,700 excess deaths in England and Wales from the May and June 2026 heatwaves, over 40 percent linked to climate change.

Sienna Bell

17 JUL · 4 min read

Met Office confirms continued heatwave across UK as temperatures test practical resilience

The third UK heatwave of 2026 began on 4 July and continued through 11 July with temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s in central and southern areas.

Henry Roberts

11 JUL · 5 min read