Britain's 10 hottest years have all been since 2002 ☀
The annual report shows that 2018 joined the top 10 warmest years at number seven, despite the severe "beast from the East" cold snap early in the year.In a year of extremes, the UK also saw a heatwave last summer, which the experts said was made 30 times more likely by climate change, and the season was the equal-hottest summer on record along with 2006.
He said: "The world has warmed 1C since pre-industrial times, meaning that hot years are the new normal. "With global emissions of greenhouse gases on the rise, the UK will continue to get warmer and wetter as global warming accelerates.Distraught owner slams dog-sitter's 'lies' after 5 pets are killedPOTATO PEE'LYouTube 'King of Random' star dies aged 38 after paragliding accidentFIT FOR A KING"The science of climate change is now clear. The UK Government must ramp up preparations and ensure that our infrastructure and citizens are prepared for what is to come.
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