Tropical storm could become ‘extremely dangerous’ hurricane, US experts warn Lee, currently in Atlantic, could be upgraded to hurricane later on Wednesday with its track still unclear The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023
What is a heat dome? Temperatures to reach 28°C in the UK Summer is finally here in the UK – but other countries are experiencing extreme heat Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
Air conditioning: Welcome relief from climate change, but part of the problem As heatwaves become increasingly common, sales of air conditioning units are going up in France and around the world. But while these cooling systems offer relief from high temperatures – in some cases, even saving lives – they are also a source of pollution and extra energy consumption that contributes… France 24 · Sep 6, 2023
Extreme heat: how deadly will it be by 2030? Extreme heat represents one of the “gravest threats to humanity”, according to a new study, as countries all over the world battle record-breaking temperatures fuelled by climate change and the weather pattern known as El Niño. The Week · Sep 6, 2023
May not be feasible to release Cauvery water after September 12, Karnataka tells Supreme Court Karnataka said Tamil Nadu’s demand for supply of 24,000 cusecs per day was wholly unjustified and based on a completely erroneous assumption that the water year of 2023-24 was a normal one. The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023
UN warns of 'climate breakdown' after searing summer heat The United Nations on Wednesday warned that “climate breakdown has begun” after Earth experienced its hottest three months on record. The announcement comes on the same day that EU climate monitors said 2023 would likely be the hottest year in human history. Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2023
Greek floods 2023: Which islands are affected by flooding? Athens region flooded by nearly double annual rainfall in one night Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Bittersweet joy of a modern heatwave GET out the sunscreen and put the fizz on ice — summer is back for a final flourish. Temperatures today are forecast to hit 32 degrees, and if they nudge just a little higher it will be a record for the year. Londoners are flocking to the parts of the… Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
‘Smashed’: summer of 2023 the hottest ever recorded The climate crisis and emerging El Niño event pushed up temperatures and drove extreme weather across the world The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023
How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures have soared in London and across the country but how long will the heatwave last? Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
UK’s hottest day of the year likely to be on Saturday, Met Office says Forecasters believe temperatures will rise above the 32.2C recorded in June. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
London’s sunny delight: forecasters predict hottest day of the year in UK Retail bosses toast late blast of sun as 32C heat brings boost for restaurants and bars — and it’ll last into the weekend Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023
UN announces ‘climate breakdown’ after record summer heat Scientists blame ever warming human-caused climate change from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas. Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023
It's official. Meteorologists say this summer's swelter was a global record breaker for high heat The U.N. weather agency says Earth endured its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Is bottomless prosecco going to be killed off by climate change? Climate change is threatening prosecco vineyards in Northern Italy. Hannah Twiggs explores what this means for bottomless brunchers, al fresco drinkers and the future of sparkling wines
The Conversation · Sep 5, 2023 New research may point the way towards frost-free heat pumps A chilly winter morning, the car windshield shrouded in a thick layer of frost. Who has not experienced the frustration of scraping ice or waiting for the defroster to work? It is a daily winter struggle, but what if this frost issue extends far beyond your car, into your very…
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 UK heatwave: Wednesday could be hottest day of year as warm spell threatens September records The Met Office is watching a number of September heat records as temperatures could reach 33C this week.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Wednesday could be hottest day of year as heatwave expected The Met Office is watching a number of September heat records as temperatures could reach 33C this week.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Heatwave to bring rare ‘blood rain’ to Ireland Temperatures across the country have been soaring this week, with highs of 27C forecast in some parts
Radio France Internationale · Sep 5, 2023 Feelin' hot: France posts record temperatures for month of September France recorded its hottest September day ever, weather authorities said Monday. On Tuesday, the maximum is expected to be homogeneous with 30 to 34°C over almost the whole country.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 UK weather: heat health warning upgraded as heatwave forecast UK upgrades heat health warning from yellow to amber as hottest day of year predicted
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 UK heatwave: Amber health alert issued amid increased risks for vulnerable groups UK could see the hottest day of 2023 this week, with temperatures predicted to rise to 32C in some parts
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 What is a heat dome and will the UK be affected? Some Mediterranean countries are experiencing hotter than usual weather due to the formation of ‘heat dome’
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023 Amber heat health alert issued across England as heatwave brings 30C-plus temperatures UK Health Security Agency urges people to look out for the vulnerable as forecasters say Wednesday could be hottest day of the year
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023 Labor Day beachgoers enjoy humid final day of beach season that saw record-setting heat The high for Monday was 92, with the humidity making it feel 96, the warmest Labor Day since 1983. Temps will hover near the low- to mid-70s the rest of the week.