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Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks in Late October, Offering Fast Streaks Despite Cloudy UK Skies
science18 days ago

Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks in Late October, Offering Fast Streaks Despite Cloudy UK Skies

The Orionid meteor shower, caused by debris from Halley's Comet, is active until November 7, 2026. It peaks overnight on October 21-22, with meteors entering Earth's atmosphere at 41 miles per second. While ideal conditions allow 10-20 meteors per hour, UK viewing prospects are mixed due to cloud and rain in the north and Midlands, though southern and eastern England may see clear spells. The approaching full moon on October 26 may dim fainter meteors.

via BBC|
#astronomy#halleys-comet#meteor-shower
Malvern Growers Set Seven Provisional Giant Veg Records Despite 'Bonkers' Summer
culture24 days ago

Malvern Growers Set Seven Provisional Giant Veg Records Despite 'Bonkers' Summer

Competitive growers at the National Giant Vegetables Championship in Worcestershire set seven provisional Guinness World Records despite a challenging, hot, and dry summer. The event, part of the Malvern Autumn Show, featured 597 entries from 169 growers across 33 categories. Notable achievements include a 26.02kg beetroot, a 7.598m cucumber plant, and a 7.808kg sunflower head. Organizers noted that while records need verification, the success was achieved through intensive watering and feeding despite difficult weather conditions that caused some crops to split or finish early.

via BBC|
#agriculture#culture#giant-vegetables
UK Records Hottest Summer on Record as 2026 Shatters Climate Benchmarks
climate1 month ago

UK Records Hottest Summer on Record as 2026 Shatters Climate Benchmarks

The UK experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, with a mean temperature of 16.5C, surpassing the previous record set in 2025. The Met Office attributes this extreme heat to human-induced climate change, noting it was 130 times more likely due to fossil fuel emissions. The season featured severe drought, wildfires, and record-breaking temperatures in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while Scotland recorded its joint sixth-hottest summer. Health impacts were significant, with an estimated 2,877 heat-related deaths in May and June alone, and the UK is on track for its highest-ever number of heat-related deaths this summer.

via The Guardian|
#climate#climate-change#drought
UK schools face unprecedented heat disruptions, prompting calls to shift summer holidays
climate-and-education1 month ago

UK schools face unprecedented heat disruptions, prompting calls to shift summer holidays

UK schools are grappling with record-breaking heat, leading to closures and early dismissals. Data shows the first 30C day now arrives in mid-June, not mid-July. Experts argue the school year must be restructured or buildings upgraded to handle increasingly frequent 'heat days' that impair student performance.

via BBC|
#climate-and-education#climate-change#education-policy
UK heatwaves become the new normal, Met Office says
environment3 months ago

UK heatwaves become the new normal, Met Office says

New Met Office data say the UK's climate has shifted toward a hotter, drier normal: 2025 was the warmest year on record since 1884, the 2016–2025 decade was about 1.33C warmer than 1961–1990, and days over 30C and nights over 18C have surged—especially in London—with warming spreading north. Spring rainfall was well below average and river flows remained low, increasing drought risk and putting pressure on homes, schools and transport as the country adapts to a climate-change-driven new normal.

via BBC|
#climate-change#drought#environment
Could Atlantic currents flip and reshape Britain's weather?
science3 months ago

Could Atlantic currents flip and reshape Britain's weather?

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—a vast system that helps keep north-west Europe milder—may be weakening as the planet warms and could potentially shift to a different state or cause more volatile UK weather. Argo floats and other measurements suggest signs of instability and a possible tipping point, though scientists debate timing and the likelihood of a sudden collapse. A weaker or reorganized AMOC could alter storm tracks and rainfall, bringing colder, more variable winters to Britain even as global temperatures rise. While uncertainty remains, many scientists argue for emissions cuts to relieve pressure on this crucial ocean circulation, rather than waiting for certainty.

via BBC|
#amoc#atlantic-meridional-overturning-circulation#climate-change
UK heat spikes may be arriving faster as summers warm
environment4 months ago

UK heat spikes may be arriving faster as summers warm

Scientists observe heat spikes and the rapid onset of UK heatwaves, driven by a warmer baseline, drier soils and shifting wind patterns, with marine heatwaves around the UK boosting land temperatures. While these factors help explain sharper heat increases, experts caution it isn’t yet proven that spikes are becoming more frequent, though the potential for hotter, faster heatwaves raises health risks and underscores a warming climate.

via BBC|
#climate-change#environment#heatwaves
Joy Behar Declines 'Ted Lasso' Role Due to UK Weather
entertainment2 years ago

Joy Behar Declines 'Ted Lasso' Role Due to UK Weather

Joy Behar revealed on a podcast that she turned down the chance to play Ted Lasso's mom in season 3 due to the UK's unseasonable heat wave, despite the role earning actress Becky Ann Baker an Emmy nomination. Behar dismissed the opportunity, citing her preference for writing her own material and her aversion to the hot weather in London, despite the show's popularity.

via Deadline|
#acting-opportunity#emmy-nomination#entertainment
Chilly Weekend Ahead: Freezing Conditions and Health Alert as Cold Weather Persists
weather2 years ago

Chilly Weekend Ahead: Freezing Conditions and Health Alert as Cold Weather Persists

Freezing conditions and snowfall are expected to continue in parts of the UK over the weekend, with temperatures dropping to nearly -10C (14F). The wintry weather has caused traffic disruptions, school closures, and health alerts in several regions. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice along the east coast of England, Scotland, and parts of southwest England. Despite the cold conditions, this year has been one of the hottest autumns on record in the UK.

via The Guardian|
#freezing-conditions#met-office#snow