20-07-2022, 02:57 PM
Seems to be happening across the world - Europe & the UK & Australia have all had or are having fires due to rising temperatures. The time has come to take climate change more seriously, & do whatever we can to combat/ halt  it as far as is possible
Heatwave across Europe.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62231646
[b]"Records have tumbled and firefighters faced new blazes as much of Western Europe baked in a gruelling heatwave.[/b]
The UK, normally used to milder climates, saw temperatures of more than 40C (104F) for the first time.
Germany saw its hottest day of the year so far while Portugal raised its death toll after days of excess heat.
Deadly wildfires have swept the continent. The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned there was worse to come.
Heatwaves have become more frequent and more intense, and last longer because of human-induced climate change.
"In the future these kinds of heatwaves are going to be normal, and we will see even stronger extremes," WMO chief Peterri Taalas said.
UK fires.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62217282
[b]The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time.[/b]
Thermometers hit 40.3C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire, while 33 other locations went past the UK's previous highest temperature of 38.7C, set in 2019.
Several fire services declared major incidents after a surge in fires. A major blaze in Wennington, in east London, left homes gutted.
Some rail services were cancelled after tracks overheated or buckled and overhead cables failed.Hundreds of firefighters tackled fires across London, including in Wennington, where a grass fire spread to properties.
Residents, who had to be evacuated, told the BBC about eight homes and possibly a local church had been destroyed in the fire, while one firefighter at the scene described it as "absolute hell".
And the Australian environment is said to be in a shocking state. They've lost more species than any other continent.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62217390
"[b]Australia's environment is in a shocking state and faces further decline from amplifying threats, according to an anticipated report.[/b]
The survey of Australia's ecological systems - conducted every five years - found widespread abrupt changes.
These can be blamed on climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and mining, it said.
The threats are not being adequately managed - meaning they are on track to cause more problems."
Extreme heat & climate change
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-58073295
Heatwave across Europe.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62231646
[b]"Records have tumbled and firefighters faced new blazes as much of Western Europe baked in a gruelling heatwave.[/b]
The UK, normally used to milder climates, saw temperatures of more than 40C (104F) for the first time.
Germany saw its hottest day of the year so far while Portugal raised its death toll after days of excess heat.
Deadly wildfires have swept the continent. The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned there was worse to come.
Heatwaves have become more frequent and more intense, and last longer because of human-induced climate change.
"In the future these kinds of heatwaves are going to be normal, and we will see even stronger extremes," WMO chief Peterri Taalas said.
UK fires.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-62217282
[b]The UK has recorded temperatures of over 40C (104F) for the first time.[/b]
Thermometers hit 40.3C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire, while 33 other locations went past the UK's previous highest temperature of 38.7C, set in 2019.
Several fire services declared major incidents after a surge in fires. A major blaze in Wennington, in east London, left homes gutted.
Some rail services were cancelled after tracks overheated or buckled and overhead cables failed.Hundreds of firefighters tackled fires across London, including in Wennington, where a grass fire spread to properties.
Residents, who had to be evacuated, told the BBC about eight homes and possibly a local church had been destroyed in the fire, while one firefighter at the scene described it as "absolute hell".
And the Australian environment is said to be in a shocking state. They've lost more species than any other continent.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62217390
"[b]Australia's environment is in a shocking state and faces further decline from amplifying threats, according to an anticipated report.[/b]
The survey of Australia's ecological systems - conducted every five years - found widespread abrupt changes.
These can be blamed on climate change, habitat loss, invasive species, pollution and mining, it said.
The threats are not being adequately managed - meaning they are on track to cause more problems."
Extreme heat & climate change
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-58073295
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)
