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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

Planning experts warn new buildings risk overheating death traps without better standards

Just over half of emerging local plans in England require cooling or ventilation strategies for new buildings, leaving nearly half without such safeguards.

Sienna Bell

15 JUL · 5 min read

Climate change committee urges more funding after government shifts to 2°C adaptation baseline

Government adopts 2°C warming as minimum planning assumption for 2050 and commits to measurable adaptation targets.

Sienna Bell

15 JUL · 4 min read

Met Office report confirms 2025 as warmest year in UK records

2025 was the warmest year in UK temperature records dating back to 1884, with the last four years among the top five warmest.

Henry Roberts

15 JUL · 4 min read