Did the hot summer make more people worry about climate change?

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What happened

This summer broke records around the U.K. for maximum temperatures and dry weather.

According to the U.K.'s Met Office, while it was rare to hit 35°C (95°F) in the 20th century, that temperature has been surpassed in six out of the past 10 years.

Key facts

  • This summer broke records around the U.K. for maximum temperatures and dry weather.
  • According to the U.K.'s Met Office, while it was rare to hit 35°C (95°F) in the 20th century, that temperature has been surpassed in six out of the past 10 years.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:24 UTC.

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