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UK climate extremes becoming 'new normal', says Met Office

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The UK’s climate of the 20th century has officially gone, as extreme weather conditions once considered exceptional are becoming the "new normal" across the nation. According to the Met Office’s State of the UK Climate report, rapid climate shifts are radically reshaping British weather, outpacing the adaptability of national infrastructure, housing, and healthcare systems.The landmark findings emphasize that seemingly small ticks in average temperatures are driving profound, volatile extremes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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