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Heatwave hell: are soaring temperatures the new normal? - The Latest

The Guardian Environment · May 25, 2026, 4:34 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • As the climate crisis makes extreme heat more likely, are we prepared?
  • Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian reporter Helena Horton.

Why this matters: environmental and climate reporting with long-term consequences.

The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures in an unprecedented May heatwave, while large parts of Europe are also facing blistering conditions. As the climate crisis makes extreme heat more likely, are we prepared? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian reporter Helena Horton. Continue reading..

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