UK Heat Wave Triggers Fatalities as Temperatures Hit Records

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on the deadly impact of an extreme heat wave in the UK. With temperatures nearing 100°F, experts warn that up to 600 people could die over the weekend, particularly elderly individuals with health conditions like asthma and heart disease. McIntyre explains the lack of air conditioning and urban heat retention as key risk factors. He frames this as a stark example of how rising global temperatures are directly affecting mortality rates—even in temperate regions like the UK.