With the world still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, reports of devastating floods, wildfires and heatwaves have come thick and fast serving a painful reminder of another crisis that has still barely been adequately addressed.
So far it seems that the summer of 2021, with its record-breaking heat waves and devastating floods, has for many brought home the realities of living on a hotter planet and that action to stop climate change is badly needed.
That news follows a number of highly disturbing incidents from around the world.
In June, Canada and the Pacific Northwest of the United States experienced an unusual heat dome effect, causing extreme heat, fires, and leading to hundreds of deaths.
Nationwide thunderstorm warning issued for tomorrow
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Most Irish weather stations record hottest July since 2013 with 10 consecutive days of heatwave temperatures
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Thunderstorm warning issued for tomorrow with risk of flooding
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