作者｜Yufan
製圖｜Denise
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Recent data from the UK Met Office suggests that 2025 is very likely to become the warmest year ever recorded in the UK, continuing a long-term trend of rising temperatures driven by climate change. The projected annual average temperature is slightly above previous records, highlighting how warmer conditions are no longer isolated events but part of a sustained pattern. Scientists stress that this record has not been caused by a single heat spike, but by consistent warmth across multiple seasons.
Both spring and summer in 2025 broke historical temperature records, and the year also saw unusually high levels of sunshine. These conditions contributed to severe environmental impacts, including widespread wildfires, prolonged droughts, and growing pressure on water supplies. Agricultural productivity has been affected as dry soils and heat stress reduce crop yields, while repeated heatwaves posed serious health risks, particularly for elderly and vulnerable populations.
Climate experts are clear that human activity is the main cause of this warming trend, noting that all of the UK’s hottest years have occurred within the past two decades. As baseline temperatures continue to rise, years once considered extreme may soon feel normal. Professor Rachel Kyte has emphasized that cutting emissions alone is not enough; governments must also invest in adaptation strategies, such as resilient infrastructure and ecosystem protection, to reduce long-term social and economic costs. Without timely action, the consequences of a hotter climate will become increasingly difficult and expensive to manage.
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'This is our future,' climate adviser warns as 2025 to break heat records
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