Common arguments
Would a warmer UK be better?
People associate warmth with nicer weather and better summers. Here is why that does not hold up.
Why it sounds plausible
People associate warmth with nicer weather and better summers.
The simple answer
A warmer average does not just mean better summers.
The fuller explanation
It can mean more extreme heat, flood risk, drought stress, infrastructure strain, crop disruption, higher insurance costs and global supply chain shocks. The UK passed 40 degrees for the first time in 2022, which is a stress, not a holiday.
Bottom line
Climate change is not just a pleasant thermostat increase.
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Climate change is not just a pleasant thermostat increase.
A warmer average does not just mean better summers.
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