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UK heatwaves: Met Office chief on climate fight
24 Jul
Summary
- Rapid warming is occurring globally, affecting multiple continents.
- Met Office forecasts Britain may endure 40C days by mid-century.
- Geoengineering is a last resort, not a solution to climate crisis.
Penny Endersby, CEO of the Met Office, discusses the UK's record-breaking heatwaves and the growing backlash against climate science. She notes that rapid warming is a global phenomenon, with forecasts suggesting Britain could experience prolonged periods of 40C days by the middle of the century. Endersby, who has led the Met Office since 2018, also addresses scrutiny over forecast accuracy and the political dismissal of net zero targets.
Endersby views geoengineering as a last resort, stating it will not solve underlying issues like ocean acidification. She advocates for the widespread adoption of renewable energy technologies, asserting that the solutions to the climate crisis already exist. Despite global efforts falling short of Paris Agreement goals, she stresses the clear scientific consensus on climate change, warning that the planet is far off track to limit warming to 1.5C.
