Overview
Aug '26
40,000 extra people died on England’s hottest days between 1988 and 2025
Experience of heat, drought and wildfires shaped by political worldview
YouGov tracker: Uptick in importance of ‘the environment’ amidst a summer of extremes
The “culture war” on AC, and why we should follow the ‘cooling hierarchy’
YouGov poll: Few want another heatwave, except Reform voters.
Public strongly back maximum workplace temperature
As climate impacts intensify, who should pay for the costs?
YouGov data: Passive cooling widespread in Britain, alongside mixed views on AC
Poll: Extreme heat is disrupting work, exercise and sleep.
Driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says
How do the public engage with climate ‘adaptation’ in 2026?
The Cooling Roadmap for London
Jul '26
Record wildfire season hits UK and Europe
England on track this year for the highest number of heat-related deaths
Heat is making Brits more fearful of the future
Climate coverage hit a high in 2026 due to heatwaves
Child heatwave exposure in the UK already at record levels for 2026, as drownings spike
Stories of extreme weather and local community action across the UK
The Birmingham school making changes to cope with heat
‘Climate’ mostly absent from national media coverage of record-breaking June heatwave
Britons blame climate change for June 2026 heatwave
Parents scared for children’s safety during UK heatwaves, with some classrooms exceeding 40C
Poll: People’s sleep and health being impacted by extreme heat
YouGov: Did the June 2026 heatwave impact climate opinion?
Jun '26
How a local business in Birmingham is adapting to extreme heat
Britons view climate preparedness as an urgent, top priority
May '26
The Welsh farmers tackling wildfires
The public want urgent action on floods, heat, and droughts
CCC: British way of life is under threat from heat, flooding and drought
Public believe climate risks are becoming more frequent and severe
UK regions experience heat impacts differently
Apr '26
Building regulations must change to meet rising challenges of overheating
Research paper: England’s heat alerts do not straightforwardly lead to behavioural changes
Mar '26
Heat resilience policies widely supported as majority continue to think UK is unprepared
Nov '25
The Islington Business Climate Resilience Toolkit
Sep '25
2025 is UK’s hottest summer on record
Jul '25
Miliband’s ‘State of the UK’ address on climate impacts
To help people prepare for extreme heat, we must communicate better
YouGov polling: Positivity towards heat decreased during summer of 2025
May '25
How heat is putting pregnant women and newborns at serious risk
Perception gaps on extreme heat
Apr '25
How AC use is changing in the UK amidst extreme heat
Jan '25
Majority think UK is not prepared for climate impacts
Nov '24
Unprecedented 2022 heatwave was experienced unevenly
Oct '24
Growing calls for a ‘climate resilient net zero’
Sep '24
Almost half of Britons have personally experienced heat waves
Jul '24
More focus needed on ethnicity and climate impacts link
Feb '24
Decision makers don’t feel prepared for further heat events like the summer of 2022
Nov '23
Making sense of public opinion on climate impacts
Oct '23
Report: How people of colour are experiencing climate extremes in Britain
Sep '23
Climate Change Committee: How to help the UK public prepare for climate impacts
Summer 2023 was the hottest on record globally
Apr '23
Tracker data: Gender divide in MPs’ beliefs about cost of climate impacts
Jan '23
What shapes people’s engagement with heat risks?
Oct '22
Tracker Methodology
Research paper: Media portrayal of heatwaves undermines the seriousness of heat risks
Aug '22
ACT Climate Labs: How to combat misinformation around extreme weather
Jul '22
UK experiences temperatures above 40°C for the first time
Mar '20
Cardiff University polling: concern about heat risks has increased over the past decade but floods still top the risk table
Nov '19
Report: Vulnerable people don’t feel they are at risk from heat

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