Urban Canals Can Cut Temperatures By More Than 2°C During Heatwaves
New research from The University of Manchester has found that urban canals can cool their immediate surroundings by more than…
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Summer 2026 Heatwave Breaks Historic 1976 Record for Most Days Above 30°C
Fifteen days in 2026 have reached 30°C or higher, according to data from the Reading University Atmospheric Observatory, overtaking the…
Reading on Track to Break 1976 Heatwave Record as 2026 Temperatures Soar
Eleven days in 2026 have reached 30°C or higher, according to observations from the Reading University Atmospheric Observatory. With temperatures…
Tech Entrepreneur Rick Parish Praises King Charles’ ‘Visionary’ Approach To Climate Change And Sustainability
Rick Parish, the Australian philanthropist and tech entrepreneur, says His Majesty King Charles III’s recent speech has strengthened his commitment…
From Sub-Zero To Heatwave: Expert Comment On Record May Heat In Reading
Records from the Reading University Atmospheric Observatory show how exceptional this hot spell of weather has been. Yesterday (Monday 25…
Reading Records Hottest Ever May Day Since Records Began
Temperatures have hit record levels for May in the UK. Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez, professor of meteorology at the University of…
University Of Reading Expert Warns Drought Risk Remains Despite Wet Winter
A dry spring could mean parts of the UK experience drought this summer, despite a wet winter. With temperatures set…
