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just over one half (53%) of the summer’s average rainfall. The Cambridge University Botanic Garden recorded an all-time high temperature of 38.7 °C on Thursday 25 July. Across the UK, the average temperature for July has been 1.2 °C above the long-term average for 1981-2010. However, parts of Eastern

than it has over the last week or so.”   The drop in temperatures is a risk for some of the nation’s gardeners. The Royal Horticultural Society’s Guy Barter said: “Colder weather will slow plant growth and inhibit plums and pears pollination as insects fly less in cold dull weather.  “Limited rain

species. This is yet further evidence that climate change is affecting our wildlife indiscriminately. This is a visible signal that everyone can see in their own gardens and communities.” Dr Debbie Hemming, a leading climate scientist researching the effects of climate change on the natural world, added

. Will we get record-breaking heat? This is the first time we have forecast 40°C  in the UK. The current record high temperature in the UK is 38.7°C, which was reached at Cambridge Botanic Garden on 25 July in 2019. Weather forecast models are run numerous times to help us quantify the likelihood

weather. We can all help ensure there’s enough to go around by being mindful of the amount of water we use while ensuring we stay hydrated and safe.  “By making just small changes indoors or in the garden you can have a big impact on our water consumption. Our Water’s Worth Saving campaign has

disappoint those with outdoor plans, it brings a welcome change for gardeners and farmers who have been hoping for rain. So what does the immediate weather picture look like? Showers are expected across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with some potentially heavy and thundery. As we move

or in the garden you can have a big impact on our water consumption. Our Water’s Worth Saving campaign has a host of helpful top-tips showing the simple things we can all do to save this precious resource, so it remains readily available now and in the future.”  RAC Breakdown spokesman Rod Dennis said: “An amber

records are held by stations in Eastern England. The highest known temperature recorded in the area was 37.3 °C at Cavendish on 10 August 2003 and 36.9 °C was recorded that day at Cambridge Botanic Garden and 36.5 °C there on 3 August 1990. The highest UK temperature stands at 38.5 °C at Faversham

), cleaning products or craft materials are released into the air. These harmful gases are called volatile organic compounds (VOC). ​Burning things indoors releases gases into the air, e.g. burning wood and coal to heat homes, smoking, or burning candles and incense sticks. Dust, mould and bacteria are made

methane emissions into our atmosphere. Whilst these are taken into account in the study above, we also need to consider permafrost. Carbon is currently stored in frozen organic soils in the Arctic regions. If that thaws it will release carbon into the atmosphere. This is referred to as a positive