UK Hottest May Day Breaks Records with Tropical Night
The UK experienced a tropical night after the hottest May day, with temperatures not falling below 21.3C. Climate change is boosting heatwaves, experts warn.
The UK experienced a tropical night after the hottest May day, with temperatures not falling below 21.3C. Climate change is boosting heatwaves, experts warn.
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