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'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.
July 4, 2026Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
June 27, 2026Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains.
June 27, 2026Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed
The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.
May 26, 2026Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
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'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Outdoor workers can be particularly vulnerable to the effects of extreme heat, such as that seen in the UK and Europe last month We might only be a few days into July, but two record-breaking summer
Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
The Czech Republic was among the countries hit by record temperatures Europe has experienced another day of extreme heat with temperature records being broken across the continent again on Saturday.
Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves?
Over the last two months the UK has experienced two heatwaves, which have shattered significant, long-standing temperature records. This hasn't happened since 1911. And we're still relatively early