A letter to the Sheffield Star. Dear Editor In Friday’s Star, you highlighted a quote from Baroness Brown, who chairs the Climate Change Committee’s adaptation work. She said, “It gets worse from here. Until we get to Net Zero, things go on getting worse.” Unfortunately, they may carry on getting far worse after we reachContinueContinue reading “If we breach climate tipping points, climate change will continue even if we do reach net zero.”
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Heatwaves are hotter because of climate change
On June 26, Yorkshire recorded its highest June temperature at 34.4 Celsius, raising concerns about climate change’s impact on heatwaves. The article discusses the distinction between weather and climate, emphasizing the need for adaptation measures like air-conditioning in schools. It highlights the increasing frequency and intensity of heatwaves due to rising global temperatures.
