Day of 40C shocks scientists as UK heat record ‘absolutely obliterated’
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from on (#61JNG)
Experts worried that extreme heatwaves in Europe happening quicker than expected, suggesting climate crisis worse than feared
Climate scientists have expressed shock at the UK's smashed temperature record, with the heat soaring above 40C for the first time ever on Tuesday.
Researchers are also increasingly concerned that extreme heatwaves in Europe are occurring more rapidly than models had suggested, indicating that the climate crisis on the European continent may be even worse than feared.
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