Summer 2018 has seen a succession of heatwaves in Europe, Asia, North America and northern Africa and raging wildfires in Sweden, Greece, California and on Saddleworth Moor in the north of England.
The following reports consider the link to climate change, including in the media:
- Met Office – Summer temperature 2018: the ‘new normal’?
- Carbon Brief – Media reaction: The 2018 summer heatwaves and climate change
- World Meteorological Organisation – Summer sees heat and extreme weather
Climate rally in Taunton
On 8th September 2018, Wivey Action were well represented at a climate rally in Taunton. This was one of over 900 Rise for Climate marches and actions that day in 95 countries and 7 continents.