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Ember study explores how heatwave impacts could be eased by deploying solar panels and air conditioning units in tandem

Campaigners urge Ministers to bolster climate resilience efforts, as UK faces risk of hundreds of millions of pounds in economic losses from ‘lower productivity and infrastructure failures’

Met Office confirms UK recorded its hottest ever temperature in May for the second consecutive day, reaching 35C in parts of West London

Official data suggests there were half as many heat-associated deaths in England as expected last summer, due to improving awareness and resilience measures

New survey reveals almost two thirds of UK office workers frequently find their workplace an uncomfortable temperature

New study estimates Europe's recent heatwave caused 2,300 excess deaths across major cities, the bulk of which can be attributed to climate change

Latest report from Copernicus Climate Change service confirms Europe is the world's fastest-warming continent - but still almost a quarter of Brits think concerns over climate change have been exaggerated

Resolution Foundation warns 'new normal' summer temperatures in excess of 40C are set to disproportionately impact low-income households and workers

National Drought Group has called for greater collaboration and forward planning to ensure country does not run dry this summer

2023 has kicked off with yet more extreme weather records being toppled, further underscoring the need for greater climate resilience