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Bob Ward

Sunbathers in St James' Park

London can't cope with the heat. Here's why

Is it just you or is London extra hot? A climate scientist explains why temperatures are higher than many other areas of the UK

26 May 2026

London Wet Weather

London can't cope with this flooding — unless we act

23 Sept 2024

London can expect more 40C extreme weather — we must prepare

27 Jun 2024

London can expect more 40C extreme weather — we must prepare

27 Jun 2024

COP27 failed - London must take its own action

1 Dec 2022

As the rains sweep in, we need to act on flooding now

8 Sept 2022

If we’re serious about net zero, all of us must change

20 Jul 2022

London must prepare for growing risks from the heat

24 Jul 2019