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Met Office State of the UK Climate report

The Met Office 2023 State of the UK Climate report has found that the number of “hot” (28°C) days has more than doubled over the past decade compared with 1961-1990, and the number of “very hot” (30°C) and “extremely hot” (32°C) days has more than tripled.

Met Office survey confirms majority want climate crisis action

A Met Office survey which asked a representative sample of the public about climate crisis action has found that 65% of respondents think we should be doing more to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

Met Office confirms 2022 sixth warmest year since 1850

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the world’s sixth warmest year since 1850, and the ninth in succession in which global average temperatures have equalled or exceeded 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels. It also forecast that 2023 will be the tenth consecutive such year.

Met Office confirms 2022 UK hottest year on record

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the UK’s hottest year on record and that climate change made its 10°C-plus average temperature around 160 times more likely.

Met Office graph showing 2020 global mean temperature difference from 1850-1900

World Meteorological Organization report confirms “relentless” intensification of climate crisis despite pandemic lockdowns

2020 set to be equal warmest year on record despite cooling La Niña while Internal Energy Agency warns post-pandemic economic stimulus expected to drive second largest annual increase in carbon emissions in history and UK emissions set to overshoot 2030 target by 40%.

Atmospheric rise in carbon dioxide from the industrial revolution to the present

Atmospheric concentration of CO2 now 50% above pre-industrial levels

Met Office says 2021 will be first year on record in which symbolic threshold breached for more than a few days as UK prepares to host COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference.