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We seem to be breaking new records constantly at the moment.

Scientists found evidence that climate change made the warmer weather last month more likely.

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[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Indeed. Being a pasty ginger who burns under a full Moon I had to really up my sun game. It wasn't too hot (looking forward to that) but the sun was intense.

I suppose the worry is that it being so dry, so relatively early, any drought will quick in faster and last longer.

[–] Ni@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Definitely and then when you get lots of rain it's more likely to cause flash flooding due to the ground being so dry!

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Indeed - it'll be falling and flowing away in sheets of water. If we were any good at planning ahead, we'd ensure the river systems could cope but they won't and it'll get messy.

[–] Ni@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

We live very close to a river and according to some of the projected climate chnage flooding maps a lot of the riverside areas and lower land areas near the mouth will just be gone. Dont think it's quite sunk in for people the potential impact climate chnage it going to have

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I live about a metre above sea level. Fortunately the sea defences are solid but the sea level rise maps still aren't a comfort. I'd need a boat to visit my brother who lives 15 minutes away.

[–] Ni@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hah, well let's hope it doesn't come to that! Meaningful change best be just around the corner

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 1 year ago

I'm not holding my breath, well not until I'm underwater.