Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Why have so many people died during the heatwaves spread across Europe this summer, and is it a direct result of climate change?

And what technology is being developed to help us prevent damage from wildfires as they become more prevalent?

Statisticians Clair Barnes and Gary Konstantinoudis, and entrepreneur Alisha Fuller-Armah feature on this month's episode to explore the science behind heatwaves and wildfires, and what can be done about them.

Read more about Clair and Gary's research here: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2026/more-2700-excess-deaths-estimated-england-and-wales-during-may-and-june

Find out more about the World Weather Attribution: worldweatherattribution.org

Find out more about Draconite™: draconitetech.com

Producer and presenter: Lia Hale
Assistant producers: Emily Sanderson and Teni Gomez
Music: Joseph Sandy

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