Including the closely related terms severe weather events, extreme weather, and weather events.
…. In response to the overwhelming scientific evidence and the increased frequency and severe weather events of a changing climate as the consequence of a warming planet, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council passed a Notice of Motion declaring a Climate Emergency in 2021. As a result, this Council resolved to establish and agree a Sustainability Strategy and Climate Action Plan that sets out our…
… communities being impacted by weather extremes, resulting in heat stress, flooding, drought, increasing wildfires and freezing conditions. Expert evidence suggests that extreme weather events are going to happen more frequently in the future unless we take steps to address the underlying issues. We all must act now to play our part to protect our environment for future generations…
…/climate-change-in-data/ Page 11 What are the effects of climate change so far? The global average temperature increase of 1.2C in the past decade has resulted in: • more frequent and intense extreme weather, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall • rapid melting of glaciers and ice sheets, contributing to sea-level rise • huge declines in Arctic sea-ice • ocean warming…
… change impacts on LCCC, based on UK and Northern Ireland information, forecast an increase in annual temperatures. Projections anticipate increased heavy summer rainfall events and wetter winters. Extreme weather events are predicted to become more frequent and intense, including flash flooding. 3 Impacts and Risks of Climate Change on LCCC Page 123 https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather…