Monks wrote chronicles about the devastating heat of the 13th century, and detail what happened.
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There’s a growing trend to pave over front gardens.
British trees struggle to survive as temperatures get higher, and many die.
The science behind Europe’s extreme heat is clear. The response isn’t.
The UK government issues heat alerts when temperatures spiral, but research suggests many people do not change their behaviour.
Sperm activity in bees dropped after being exposed to heatwave conditions.
High summer temperatures could mean tourists look for new holiday destinations.
Sustained extreme heat can damage, weaken and kill all living things, from wheat crops to koalas and fruit bats.
With new temperature records being broken year-on-year, it may seem tempting to assume that the world will only get warmer. This is a false assumption, as warming is occurring, but it can be stopped.
Governments can collaborate to deal with global climate change and advocate for the rights of people in developing countries through the Climate Vulnerable Forum.
The University of Cape Town’s new report on the impacts of climate change in South Africa found that heatwaves and water stress will affect jobs, deepen inequality, and increase gender-based violence.
Top contributors
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Energy and Carbon Senior Research Fellow, University of East London; United Nations University
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Lecturer in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Reading
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Lecturer in Criminology, Swansea University
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Climate Scientist and Researcher, University of Cape Town
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Research Fellow, Sustainability Research Institute, University of East London
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Associate Professor of Global Political Economy, University of South Wales
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Assistant Professor, Department of Environment and Geography, University of Manitoba
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Associate Professor in International, Environmental and Energy Law, Aalborg University
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Professor of Ecology and Evolution, Research School of Biology, the Australian National University, Australian National University
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Professor in Ecophysiology and Evolutionary Biology, The University of Melbourne
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Director of the ANU Agrifood Innovation Institute, Australian National University
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Distinguished Professor, Ecosystem Function and Integration, Western Sydney University
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Senior Lecturer in Zoology, University of Hull
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Associate Professor of Medieval History, Durham University