Heatwave level 3 risks and why is it getting hotter?

<p><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/when-is-july-2022-heatwave-set-to-end-b1011770.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">As the UK’s heading for what could be a record heatwave</a>, a government officials are considering whether to declare the first ever national heatwave emergency in England.</p><br><p>Temperatures are set to soar above 30 degrees celsius between Sunday and Tuesday prompting a <a href="https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?id=dc58cc70-bbf5-42f3-8814-a6736c53158d&amp;date=2022-07-17" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Met Office ‘Amber Alert'</a>, warning that exceptionally high temperatures “could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure.”</p><br><p>It’s the latest reminder that global warming is escalating, and has provoked fresh calls for a focus on cutting emissions and using green energy.</p><br><p><a href="https://twitter.com/GregDewhurst" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Met Office Meteorologist Greg Dewhurst</a> explains what exactly is causing this week’s heatwave, and why models suggest more are likely to occur in future.</p><br><p>And Climate Scientist at the University of Bristol <a href="https://twitter.com/EuniceLoClimate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Eunice Lo</a> explains the health concerns behind the heatwave, and tells us more action is needed to cut back on carbon emissions.</p><br><p><a href="https://twitter.com/EveningStandard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow us on Twitter</a> for more news @EveningStandard </p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>