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The ‘wet bulb’ temperatures behind unprecedented heatwaves

The ‘wet bulb’ temperatures behind unprecedented heatwaves
Heat and humidity combine to create deadly conditions that will only get more common
24 May 2022
Climate change: the cities most at risk

Climate change: the cities most at risk
Urban populations face increasing threat of natural disasters from warming temperatures
3 Nov 2021
Met Office climate report: how hot will the UK get?

Met Office climate report: how hot will the UK get?
Britain is warming more quickly than global average over past decade, says study
29 Jul 2021
What is the highest UK temperature on record?

What is the highest UK temperature on record?
All four nations experience hottest days of the year
19 Jul 2021
Instant Opinion: The Germans don’t worship their hospitals

Instant Opinion: The Germans don’t worship their hospitals
Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Wednesday 12 August
12 Aug 2020
Australia endures hottest day on record with more to come

Australia endures hottest day on record with more to come
Heatwave has fuelled fires across the east of the country
18 Dec 2019
Six tips to stay cool in the heatwave

Six tips to stay cool in the heatwave
How to keep safe and comfortable during record-breaking UK temperatures
25 Jul 2019

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Record high of 45C expected in France as ‘hell’ arrives

Record high of 45C expected in France as ‘hell’ arrives
Heatwave set to shatter record temperatures across the continent
26 Jun 2019
German tourist Monika Billen found dead in Australia

German tourist Monika Billen found dead in Australia
The 62-year-old was last seen ‘disorientated and dehydrated’ on 2 January
17 Jan 2019
Australian heatwave: heat-stressed bats falling out of trees

Australian heatwave: heat-stressed bats falling out of trees
Ecologist warns that bats are the ‘canary in the coal mine’ for effects of climate change on wildlife
16 Jan 2019
Colombians warned not to have sex amid heatwave

Colombians warned not to have sex amid heatwave
Health officials warn against strenuous physical activity as global heatwave continues
20 Aug 2018
Is the UK heatwave over?

Is the UK heatwave over?
Britain’s scorching weather has come to an abrupt halt over the past couple of days
9 Aug 2018
Australia reacts to British heatwave hysteria

Australia reacts to British heatwave hysteria
Aussies baffled by UK’s failure to cope with ‘average’ temperatures
26 Jul 2018
Regular heatwaves by 2040 ‘will kill thousands’

Regular heatwaves by 2040 ‘will kill thousands’
The Environmental Audit Committee says the UK's infrastructure isn't equipped for a future of regular high temperatures
26 Jul 2018
UK heatwave to hit food supplies 

UK heatwave to hit food supplies
Industry lobby warns high temperatures could worsen Brexit disruption and hit stockpiling efforts
26 Jul 2018
Are you applying suntan lotion incorrectly?

Are you applying suntan lotion incorrectly?
New study warns that sunscreen users are getting less than half the protection they expect
25 Jul 2018
What’s behind the world’s record heat wave?

What’s behind the world’s record heat wave?
Northern Hemisphere continues to be battered by extreme temperatures, sparking deadly wildfires
24 Jul 2018
Heatwave sees 220 treated for sunburn in NI hospitals

Heatwave sees 220 treated for sunburn in NI hospitals
The Week looks at the best tips to beat the heatwave and cut the cancer risk
20 Jul 2018
Is the heatwave about to end?

Is the heatwave about to end?
Rain forecast for today, but the heat returns over the weekend and is set to stay
20 Jul 2018
UK heatwave: Britain’s green and pleasant land turns brown

UK heatwave: Britain’s green and pleasant land turns brown
Aerial photos show parched fields after UK receives just 47mm of rain in six weeks
19 Jul 2018
Is the heatwave slowing down your brain?

Is the heatwave slowing down your brain?
Research finds that cognitive functions decline as temperatures rise
11 Jul 2018
UK heatwave: the best sunburn remedies

UK heatwave: the best sunburn remedies
Warnings as Britain faces hottest mid-June temperatures in more than a century
27 Jun 2018
Will this May bank holiday be the hottest ever?

Will this May bank holiday be the hottest ever?
Temperatures expected to reach 30C in some parts of the country
24 May 2018
Wimbledon 2015: heat is on as Murray faces Federer

Wimbledon 2015: heat is on as Murray faces Federer
Scot will be appearing in his 17th Grand Slam semi-final as he takes on Federer, who is after an eighth title
10 Jul 2015
Australia hit by extreme heatwave – in pictures 

Australia hit by extreme heatwave – in pictures
15 Jan 2014
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 18 Jul 2013
Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 18 Jul 2013
18 Jul 2013