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Study: The UK is experiencing significant climate change; the data that prove it

Study: The UK is experiencing significant climate change; the data that prove it

The UK is experiencing significant climate change with rainfall, sunlight and rising temperatures, according to scientists.

The year 2020 was the third hottest, the fifth wettest and the eighth sunniest, according to the latest UK Climate Report.

Experts said that in the last 30 years, the UK has become 0.9 ° C warmer and 6% wetter.

The report's lead author Mike Kendon told the BBC: "Many people think climate change is in the future - but it shows that the climate is already changing here in the UK. As it continues to heat up, we will see more and more extreme weather, such as heat waves and floods.

2020 was the third warmest year in the UK since 1884. Last year was one of the least snow recorded. The spring of 2020 was the sunniest in the UK and the fifth wettest year in the UK.

Source: BBC

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