In another stark sign of the times, the UK’s met office issued its first ever extreme heat warning on Monday. North America has also seen unprecedented summer heat. Meanwhile, as many countries are battling extreme heat, others are reeling from unprecedented flooding. Scientific research finds that the climate crisis is making such extreme weather events more likely and more severe. The spate of floods and heatwaves has prompted many experts to call for governments to do more to prepare for worsening extreme weather.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2021 01:30 UTC