British meteorologists: 20th century climate is gone

The climate of the 20th century is officially over, according to British meteorologists. The hottest day of the year is now 4.5 degrees Celsius warmer than it was just a few decades ago in southeastern England, the UK's Met Office reported in its annual 'State of the UK climate' assessment.

The report concludes that Europe now has an entirely new climate, affecting the entire year, seasons, months, and individual days. In London, for instance, the number of days exceeding 30 degrees Celsius and nights staying above 18 degrees Celsius has more than quadrupled in the last decade compared to the 1961–1990 period.

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These data show that the climate of the 20th century is now gone.

"These data show that the climate of the 20th century is now gone," stated Liz Bentley, chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society. "This is something that people in the UK are noticing through the weather we are living in, and we have seen it play out over the last few weeks." Bentley emphasized that the climate changes driven by fossil fuel dependency are no longer just global averages or future projections but are being experienced directly.

Like much of Europe, Britain has recently endured multiple heatwaves. Both May and June set new monthly temperature records for the country. The ongoing warmth continues to affect the region, underscoring the tangible and immediate impacts of climate change.

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This is something that people in the UK are noticing through the weather we are living in, and we have seen it play out over the last few weeks.