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The 19th of July, when temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius, was the hottest day ever recorded in the United Kingdom (about 104 degrees Fahrenheit). According to climate researchers, the heat wave represents a sample of what British citizens might expect from summer weather in 2050. More than a third of the country is currently experiencing excessive heat in both Europe and the United States. The temperatures are similar to a heat wave that occurred in late June of last year and caused approximately 1,500 fatalities. It also caused average temperatures in the US and Canada to more than quadruple.                                                            Will temperatures rise further and will there be more regular extreme heat events? Yes, according to the most recent estimate of human-caused emissions and atmospheric circulation pat...