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“In a recent study we found that the likelihood of extremely hot days in the UK has been increasing and will continue to do so during the course of the century, with the most extreme temperatures expected to be observed in the southeast of England.  “Climate change has already influenced the likelihood

so during the course of the century, with the most extreme temperatures expected to be observed in the southeast of England.  “Climate change has already influenced the likelihood of temperature extremes in the UK. The chances of seeing 40°C days in the UK could be as much as 10 times more likely

Spain has three main climate zones with the south and east coasts characterised by a Mediterranean climate, the vast central inland areas of experience a continental climate while the north and northwest regions are oceanic.

Spain, along with Portugal, forms the massive Iberian peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the Mediterranean to the south and east. The varying influences of these two bodies of water results in a variety of climates across Spain. Mediterranean Spain - Costa del Sol, Costa

The tropical climate of the Maldives results in hot temperatures all year round, but the monsoonal seasons dramatically affect the amount of rainfall through the year.

reasons tourists flock to the Maldives is due to the warm and tropical climate that offers superb winter sun. Main attractions include the excellent beaches, resorts and vibrant underwater wildlife. After gaining independence from Britain in 1965, tourism started to develop on the islands

weather.”   As our climate changes due to human influences, hot spells like this are becoming more frequent and severe. By 2070, the chance of exceeding 30°C for two days or more throughout the year increases. Projections show that over southern parts of the UK exceeding 30°C for two days or more becomes

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sunshine hours during February. With more sunshine and with the sun reaching higher in the sky, the sun’s influence on temperatures begins to have a far stronger effect, helping to lift the average maximum air temperature for the UK by over 2 °C to nearly 9 °C, when compared with February. The average

In September, as the sun starts to set over the Arctic, the annual cycle of summer sea ice melting draws to a close. As the influence of the Sun's rays decreases, the ocean surface cools, the sea begins to freeze once again and the sea ice cover expands. When quantifying the amount of sea ice

experience the effects of our climate, and changes to it, through extreme weather and climate events such as heatwaves, droughts and rainstorms. Indeed, a question often asked about climate change is whether the changes we are seeing in the Earth’s climate are due to human influence e.g. greenhouse gas

a blanket around the planet trapping heat from the sun and increasing global temperatures. Aerosols, which are tiny particles suspended in the atmosphere, can also affect the Earth’s climate. Pollution from cars and factories is a major source of man-made aerosols but they can also be produced naturally