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#HeatWave

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CelloMom On Cars

"#ClimateChange made severe fires during the #UK’s 2022 summer #heatwave six times more likely, new research has revealed.

The Met Office study said human-induced climate change “amplified fire risks” and warned that #wildfires posed an increasing risk to people, property, and ecosystems.

Temperatures soared to 40C for the first time in August 2022 saw with the London Fire Brigade having the busiest day since the Second World War, according to the forecaster."

independent.co.uk/weather/uk-w

The Independent · Wildfires in 2022 heatwave made six times more likely due to climate change, Met Office revealsBy Alexander Butler
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Likely Jan Lukas

This requirement means the sole way of keeping my residence cooler than the ambient temperature outside has been to block every window with #blackout fabric-covered panels.

I am also #disabled and while excessive heat alone can be debilitating and dangerous, months of what *should be* gorgeous long days wuth just a hint of true darkness overnight are now as bleak as being in a #bunker. 😢

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#heatwave
#climate

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Alec Roberts

A marine heatwave in northwest Australia is killing huge numbers of fish. It’s heading south
theconversation.com/a-marine-h?
#climatechange #marine #heatwave
Tens of thousands of fish have died off northwestern Australia, as a large and long-lasting marine heatwave that's been going since September 2024 intensifies.
The fish kill is a visible way to glimpse a disaster often out of sight and out of mind.
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The ConversationA marine heatwave in northwest Australia is killing huge numbers of fish. It’s heading southIn 2010, an enormous marine heatwave devastated ocean life in Western Australia. Now another big one is taking hold – and heading towards Ningaloo.
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Pandanus

And before any friendly souls scoff at a ‘mere’ 35C please note this is the subtropics, the humidity is already over 90%.

Towelling off after a shower means you need to take another shower to deal with the sweat you’ve just generated on an endless loop

loop

Looop

Looo….

If anyone needs me I’ll be in the fridge.

#Australia
#Heatwave

Screenshot of weather app showing humidity at 8am is 94%
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