UK must prepare for 2C of warming by 2050, government told for first time

Heat on Britain to address rising temps

Britain this year experienced its warmest summer since records began. Photo: Getty Images Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050, its climate advisers say, warning the country is ill-prepared for extreme weather already occurring.

'Time to wake up': UK told to brace for 2C climate warming

Britain must prepare for at least 2C of warming within just 25 years, the government has been advised by its top climate advisers.

Britain must urgently prepare for hotter temperatures, climate advisers warn

LONDON - Britain must urgently prepare for global warming of at least 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels by 2050, its climate advisers said on Wednesday, warning the country is ill-prepared for extreme weather that is already occurring. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Prepare UK to cope with at least 2C of warming by 2050, Government told

The Climate Change Committee says the UK is failing to adapt to the changes in weather extremes the country is already experiencing.The UK must be prepared ...

UK must prepare for 2C of warming by 2050, government told for first t

Britain must prepare for at least 2C of warming within just 25 years, the government has been advised by its top climate advisers. That limit is hotter and sooner than most of the previous official advice, and is worse than the 1.5C level most of the world has been trying to stick to. What is the 1.5C temperature threshold? Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries agreed to try to limit warming to “well below” 2C – and ideally 1.5C. But with gl…

UK must prepare for 2C of warming by 2050 government told for first time

Cliff Notes Britain’s government has been urged to prepare for a minimum of 2C of warming by 2050, representing a significant shift from previous advisories focused on the 1.5C target outlined in the Paris Agreement. The Climate Change Committee warns of severe impacts at 2C, including doubled flooding risks and significantly increased wildfires, stressing that [...]