Four of the last five years have been among the five warmest in Britain since temperature records began in 1884.
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The effects of climate change have intensified in recent years. The UK has been experiencing record-breaking temperatures, devastating floods and long-term droughts. Experts say such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent than ever.
Four of the last five warmest years in the UK since records began in 1884 have occurred. The 10 warmest years on record have all occurred in the last two decades. This is a clear sign that climate change is accelerating, scientists say.
The Climate Change Committee, which advises the UK government on climate policy, has said in its fourth report that efforts to control temperature rise alone will not be enough. The committee says the UK should now prioritise preparing for the direct impacts of climate change.
In the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, countries around the world committed to limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius and keeping it within 1.5 degrees Celsius as far as possible. But scientists say rising greenhouse gas emissions from human activities are making this target more difficult to achieve. The report recommends that the government set a maximum temperature limit for workplaces to protect workers. The report states that legal measures are needed to protect workers from extreme heat, as it can have serious health effects. It also recommends expanding the use of humidifiers, installing temperature control systems in homes and offices, building embankments and flood control structures, and increasing investment in new reservoirs to prevent water shortages. There is currently no clear legal regulation on maximum temperatures in the UK. The committee cited Spain as an example, where there is a legal provision that the temperature inside offices cannot exceed 27 degrees Celsius. The report urges the government to take a more ambitious policy to tackle the climate crisis. According to the committee, it is estimated that about 11 billion pounds of investment will be required annually from the public and private sectors to build the necessary infrastructure, flood control, water management and expansion of heat control systems.
The UK has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 81 percent by 2035 compared to 1990. In addition, the aim has been set to become a completely carbon neutral country by the middle of this century.
Experts have warned that if effective action is not taken in time, problems such as deadly heat waves, major floods, food crises and water shortages may increase in the future.
