“The government have been told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050, but the temperatures we’re likely to experience could feel much higher” warns climate risks expert.
Independent climate advisors have warned the UK government that the country must be prepared to cope with weather extremes associated with at least 2°C of global warming by 2050. Professor Rob Wilby, an expert in climate risks and hydroclimatic modelling, warns that actual temperatures experienced—particularly in urban areas—will feel significantly higher and pose even greater risks to human life.
