Scorched Earth: Britain's Record Breaking Heat Wave and the Unseen Toll of Climate Change The sweltering heat wave that has beset Britain in recent days, culminating in a record breaking temperature of 34.
8C at Kew Gardens on Monday, is more than just a passing weather phenomenon. It serves as a stark reminder of the escalating threat posed by climate change to human health and well being.
As the UK sizzles under the hottest May day ever recorded, the Met Office warns that high heat can be a "silent killer," claiming lives that often go uncounted in official statistics. Climate researchers like Dr.