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Without human-caused climate change temperatures of 40°C in the UK would have been extremely unlikely

Fire damage after UK heatwave, 2022

On Monday and Tuesday, 18 & 19 July 2022, an exceptional heatwave affected large parts of the UK. It was the first time that temperatures of 40°C and above have been forecast in the UK.

28 July, 2022 | Heatwave | Europe

Climate change increased heavy rainfall, hitting vulnerable communities in Eastern Northeast Brazil

Throughout May 2022 and extending into June, Eastern Northeast Brazil experienced catastrophic floods and landslides following exceptionally heavy rainfall.

05 July, 2022 | Extreme rainfall | South America

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  • Without human-caused climate change temperatures of 40°C in the UK would have been extremely unlikely
  • Climate change increased heavy rainfall, hitting vulnerable communities in Eastern Northeast Brazil
  • Climate Change made devastating early heat in India and Pakistan 30 times more likely
  • Climate change added $4bn to damage of Japan’s Typhoon Hagibis
  • Climate change-exacerbated rainfall causing devastating flooding in Eastern South Africa

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