Science · 26 June 2026

Climate deniers wrong: 40C heat isn't normal

Red alerts from the Met Office show current 40C temperatures are a serious health risk, not just typical summer weather. Experts say these record-breaking temperatures, plus increasingly wet winters, are clear signs of accelerating climate change. Despite this, a conference for climate science deniers, the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship, gathered over 4,000 people in London.

By BriefTea Editorial · 26 June 2026 at 10:24

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