Record-Shattering Heat Wave Leads To Deaths Across Britain

The historic heat wave in Europe is raging on, shattering all-time highs, fueling wildfires and even melting an airplane runway. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY from Britain, and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast both abroad and in the United States.
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#HeatWave #Summer #Weather

[@mandymoore5774]

I truly feel for the queens guards! That’s insane making them stand like that in this heat. Shameful!

[@losfromla1480]

They're men, not popsicles.

[@paulperez2005]

@Medusa you do it then. It's ceremonial to begin with.

[@sheajackson4616]

America does it at Arlington with the Tomb of the unknown soldier

[@TheShapingSickness]

Monarchies in the 21 century what can you expect

[@losfromla1480]

@@paulperez2005 you try and interfere with their duty, see how far your SJW antics get you there. The best you could hope for would be the end of a rifle butt to the head.

[@ayenul]

It felt pretty weird seeing forecasts for European cities in Fahrenheit haha

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

hahahaha. Understandable

[@EricaShady10171972]

That's how we feel when we see it in Celsius.

[@deadsilence7319]

@@EricaShady10171972 thats what he saying They use Celius so its weird seeing them use fahrenheit

[@CLozs]

Right

[@makevelicustoms]

Fahrenheit is king 👑💪🏻

[@nikkole9951]

I remember when I lived in Arizona. One summer there was a brutal heatwave and it got into the 120s. It was unbearable. So hot you can’t eat and all you want is water. I can’t imagine how hard heat like that must be in the UK when they’re not accustomed to it at all.

[@known-weebietweeb949]

Same here, I still live In Arizona since I was born. Now that I go To high school, Its very hot now, Feels like I've been in a oven for Years. Poor people In Uk, Its an huge heatwave.

[@NikkoOnRoblox]

Born in AZ, live in Louisiana. I moved just because of the heat, but it's not better than Tucson.

[@kylorent3226]

I hope this is a wake up call for the average citizens who watch these reports to get more educated on/more involved in fighting for the environment and better climate change solutions. It can feel overwhelming but we can work to effect change if we don’t turn a blind eye

[@raizel1556]

It's because of fossil fuels

[@kerrygold6494]

Sure, people here who can walk into air conditioned stores will stop buying products produced in sweat shops abroad with no air conditioning. I'm sure people will also take a moral stand against electric cars considering the batteries used in the cars are called blood batteries in parts of Africa, because the mines have been destroying fresh water ways, have decimated the local landscape, and brought bad health and birth defects to the local populations. China runs the mines for precious metals in the democratic republic of the Congo, and they don't have the most humane work conditions. Watch the west stand up, I don't think so.

[@urdad7837]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@roystonrubble7103]

So when we had temps like this in 1921, was that climate change?

[@riimak4575]

It's too late

[@THECHRISTRAIN]

For the people who think this isn't a big deal because it gets hotter in other places: You have to understand, places where these temperatures are more common EXPECT these temps. They build their infrastructure with these conditions in mind to prevent the types of issues mentioned in the video. The people who live in hotter/harsher climates are also more conditioned for that type of environment.

[@JazzyJeff910]

You know half these people didn’t pay attention in science class.

[@inside_line_media]

Still though I was expecting like 115

[@AliceAndWonderland2]

THECHRISTRAIN Don’t waste your time, Texas try to explain that during the snowstorm they still found ways to blame Texans.

[@k333rl]

as far as humans go yes it's a big deal. as far as the earth goes, this is something that happens all the time.

[@ViperChipz]

This is a nightmare. It seems as if the sun is getting hotter each and every single year. 😩

[@alexe781]

Hats off to the Police Officer who gave the Guard 💂‍♂️ some water. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@kimbleist]

The bar is so low

[@MTknitter22]

Basic decency the Royal family seems to lack

[@SeyvenRoses]

They should put fans, air conditioners, ice, and water near the guards. I’m sure a few guards fainted.

[@skyelark5511]

Should've been hats off that poor guard. Sheesh!

[@intfamous4001]

@@kimbleist lmao ikr

[@Milzo950]

I feel for everyone that is being impacted by the heat wave. They aren't exposed to weather like this, whereas me, I live in a small city called Darwin, in Australia where it's pretty much summer all year long. Hoping normal weather conditions go back to normal soon! Stay safe and stay hydrated. Much love from Australia ❤️

[@yogeshronte]

Sure, Aussies can survive in forestfires too. Great.☹️

[@oni741]

@@yogeshronte Yeah Kangaroos jumping for joy and koalas dancing on eucalyptus branches when they're surrounded by flames. 😅🔥🔥🇦🇺

[@Gunzavage]

lmao remember when europe stated years ago that “Americas love for air conditioning is stupid and unnecessary”… ohhh the arrogance 💀

[@Pengtao99]

I'm from west Africa and these are normal temperatures mostly from October to april and it's sad that other places can't stand this much heat. I can't imagine us in very cold temperatures as well. Praying for this to end soon

[@rife_157]

Africans adapted with such heat. The more melanin you have the more you can endure the heat since Europeans adapted less melanin, they cannot unless they tan.

[@ezrahoward7566]

🇬🇭 in the building😜

[@armin3057]

@@rife_157 also they hide in their caves

[@zakariaabdikadir6443]

@@armin3057 😂that’s the most ignorant thing I have ever heard in my ENTIRE lifeeee😂😂

[@armin3057]

@@zakariaabdikadir6443 no its literally true , i have seen a tribe in west africa doing that all day

[@tyrrellcayton3609]

Being a roofer in Oklahoma, I was confused until they said most don’t have A/C. A few hours of 100+ degrees means you have to stop or the shingles will be worthless from the tar melting and sliding under your feet. Cant imagine not being able to get into a building with A/C almost immediately after. Hope they can survive the heat wave.

[@RamboOnYaMom]

I was a roofer in Southern California, with 105-110 quite a bit of days throughout summer, I couldn’t imagine what these guards have to go through wearing all that clothing and not even being able to give themselves water, sad sad sad

[@jaylenbrown8992]

Basically no one in Germany has AC I live in Frankfurt and it was unbearable at 39*C

[@nawfsideplay]

@@jaylenbrown8992 why you don’t have ac?

[@maxsnow9304]

They have pools and there county is literally surrounded by water. GO to the beach I'm in Arizona with 122 degrees.

[@thecactusman17]

@@nawfsideplay Average summer temps in Britain are usually in the upper 60s f, a hit day is low 80s. Very little need for AC 99% of the time. Germany is pretty far north, average warm temperatures are more in the 70s than the 90s. Most of Europe is on the same latitude as Greenland and would actually be very cold compared to the USA, they get a warm breeze from the equator that loops up and keeps things from freezing over.

[@intriguingfacts1483]

As an Indian, all I can say is WEAK Seriously though, making the queen's gaurds following such cruel policies is barbaric, they are still human...

[@6scar911]

I live in Cali and I remember working at Palm Springs two years ago during the summer. I think the hottest it got was about 114°F. Couldn't even drive with the windows down if you didn't want your eyes to go completely dry and your skin to feel like it was melting. These temperatures are truly diabolical and it's only getting worse.

[@gailhasler8435]

Spent one year in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Our house had "swamp coolers". Inside it was bearable. Outside you stayed covered to keep the sun off your skin. People we're great, weather was "challenging. 🤗

[@paumiller74]

I am just wondering. I live in ft Lauderdale where it is dreadful humid. The perspiration goes into my eyes, my face. It's dreadful doing errands. You are completely wet in 5 minutes. Does the sweat drip off you with such low humidity?

[@maxzzyzx8038]

114 in Palm Springs is normal.

[@littleserote546]

@@maxzzyzx8038 right once it gets 120 and up thats high

[@theresalara4719]

I'm from Texas and we practically live in hot af temperatures 10 months out of the year. It's no joke, especially for those who aren't use to it. 🥵 The UK guards need a new summer uniform! I hope everyone can stay safe. Don't forget about the pets, elderly and babies in car seats!

[@Tech-dc9hq]

I can’t even imagine living your whole life in hot weather

[@winning3329]

California is also hot. The san fernando valley is the hottest temperatures at 110 degrees but texas is hotter.

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@winning3329 try 115 typical in Phoenix each year, for several days in July and August, ....but at least we also get dust storms!! LOL ;D

[@katm41]

107 in Az

[@ayuanabradford3206]

Yaya . Finally we are all going to die. Light skin people are more at risk, kids and elderly. I’m glad because humans are cold and this can finally put a end to racism

[@tristramshandy4063]

Every time I see these reports from places experiencing weather unusual to a region I am grateful that I live in a place that experiences both extreme cold and heat and we are prepared for either. I never thought I'd be happy to live in the midwest...

[@arielmetamorphosis]

Good ol' Kansas o'er here

[@sierram3141]

Same here! I’m in Canada and we get anything from 104F to -40F and while the extremes aren’t always fun it’s made us incredibly adaptable as a society. So many places in the world aren’t built for the changing temperatures

[@TheUneducatedTeacher]

same Toronto Canada. You would think its cold. In summer it is not

[@tennessee.tiger1988]

Same. It's been topping at 100 degrees here in Tennessee. This is rare, but it's happened before.

[@Noyojo001]

Ohio

[@jordantaylor2509]

My heart goes out to everyone and you're up right now going through the heat wave I hope you guys make it through and I hope the fires get put out and everyone comes out okay hang in there everyone it will pass I know you people are tough and you can make it through and again our hearts out here in Canada go out to you guys and we hope that you guys are going to be okay actually I know you guys will be okay much love to everybody in Europe

[@kennedyturner3369]

This is just another example of why we as a human race need to stop climate change.

[@JABRIEL251]

Yeah, when an area isn't used to a type of weather and there is a sudden shift to that weather, it can be deadly.

[@chrismay2298]

For the simple minded, yes.

[@hitthegoat]

@@chrismay2298 it has nothing to do with simple mindedness. I’m guessing you’re pro-life. Only a right wing pro-lifer would be so callous.

[@fahimhussain1918]

@@chrismay2298 Texas literally had a cold snap not too long ago

[@sdsd4108]

@@hitthegoat where tf did the topic of abortion rights come from?😂

[@ferrentepistach8657]

@@sdsd4108 you and me wondering the same thing Beet

[@zo_leo8401]

When I visited Europe a couple years ago it was like 85 degrees one day and we went to a restaurant and they didnt have A/C. I was dying inside, and the locals were just sweating in the restaurant eating their food. They say they dont need A/C because it only gets hot for like 3 months out of the year. But still those 3 months are horrendous to deal with. Stay cool friends across the pond.

[@williamrothschildakatheman8980]

I live in Ohio. It's hot like 3 months out the year. They are crazy for having no AC

[@ghostclip4656]

I guess yall ain't use to it then I've been in building with no ac in 100 degrees and l do is sweat a bit.

[@whysocurious7366]

Huh. I’ve never heard them say that.. I have heard them say they don’t have a/c because it’s never been this hot before in the whole of European history..

[@jbdragon3295]

@@SkyGravity137 Ya, I never understood not having screen. So they like all the flying insects coming into their house??? No thanks!!!

[@Fonzi79]

@@williamrothschildakatheman8980 same thing in NJ

[@grizlethebear8652]

The fact that in some places this is a normal summer heat is just crazy.

[@theevilgenius2262]

I was in Iraq in 2003, and that was the worst heat/ weather I’ve ever felt and I’m from South Louisiana. I wonder how it is possible for that place to get any hotter without busting into flames.

[@Asia.Persuasia]

As an American living in England, I'm melting. It's horrendous here right now with no a.c.

[@LaMiGrAFrAnK]

Grew up like that in Mexico. At first it's horrendous but eventually the body begins to adapt. It's crazy what the human body is capable of

[@ronschlorff7089]

Are there no rivers, are there no ponds is the ocean still in good working order!! LOL :D

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@LaMiGrAFrAnK Yes, we all evolved in Africa for freaking sakes!! ;D

[@Asia.Persuasia]

@Timothah Molone Why are you yelling snowflake?

[@ronschlorff7089]

@Timothah Molone yes, for 5 billion years and another long time! Know life on Earth much? :D LOL

[@rubenbunyi8356]

Humanity is still alive at 1:10. Nice to see people helping people in this heat.

[@bonafide227]

I have no idea why do they have to wear those hats in the summer it doesn’t make no sense they could wear something different something cooler that’s for the winter

[@Yuyayayu872]

Why do those guards need to be there in the first place?

[@Sam-td8lp]

@@Yuyayayu872 tradition

[@rikmichaels9233]

It’s not merica

[@lyricdream444]

Melanin ppl have always been generous. Too late for all that now. Momma nature has the last say so.

[@ericadavenport2039]

The worst part is the government insisting their guards continue wearing their wool suit and jackets with bearskin hat. That should be a crime.

[@MopMotionStudios]

Who else feels like this is humanity's fault for damaging the ozone layer and mother earth

[@camaroboi13]

It’s crazy to think that 100 degrees is not normal when you live in states like California, Arizona, Texas, etc. I think it’s been at least 15 days since the last time I saw less than 98 degrees at home.

[@disc3698]

In most of Texas it’s around 110 degrees and Arizona around low 100s

[@113charlie7]

You guys are weak af I'm in Louisiana were it is 110 9 months outta the year

[@camaroboi13]

@@113charlie7 wow you’re super cool

[@rolandomota7771]

@@camaroboi13 hes so tough, considering the avg temperature in louisiana is well below 110. It is currently in the high 80s.

[@maaz322]

It's actually pretty pathetic that people act like their lives are being upturned by the heat. I was living in my car during this recent heat wave with a tiny little fan to cool me down, and it hit 100 degrees. Meanwhile, I was fishing and camping. These are normal weathers in parts of the world and they go about with usual business. There are poor countries without any air conditioning, as well. All I see are half naked people melting like popsicles around me, exposing themselves to UV radiation while they're at it. It's like they can't take the slightest bit of tribulations.

[@nopeacewithoutjustice6133]

I feel so bad for those guards

[@lepotatoes]

they can walk away anytime. i feel bad for the earth. it’s dying.

[@Arkenstone435]

@@lepotatoes good thing the Earth isn’t a living being and doesn’t feel it

[@dialerproof6188]

Ha ha.. I dont.. I want to see some passing out.. ACCELERATE!

[@reclusiarchgrimaldus1269]

John 3:16 King James Version 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Amen 🙏

[@lepotatoes]

@@Arkenstone435 earth doesn’t feel a thing? i’m sorry but look at how it’s reacting to everything we’re doing.

[@Austin-His_Lordship]

The fact that they are reporting about London and Europe as a whole and using Fahrenheit bugs me

[@matthewseneris6095]

That is normal here in the Philippines because we have adapted to it, But imagine if the normal heat here goes up? that would be extremely hot for us and deadly for Europeans.

[@ricganacan263]

Hahahaha sanay kasi Sila sa snow

[@asuniqueasthespellingofmyn1124]

I live in Texas...I feel for y'all in other places that normally don't get hot weather. It is no fun at all. Stick to the shady areas and drink more water/gatorade/powerade/prime than you normally would. Try to stay safe and cool. Hoping for the best and that it cools off soon.

[@greenvelvet]

Even Texas is harder than usual. Our Summer started way earlier, way hotter

[@PunkIAm]

Moving to FL as we speak, lil 100° aint never hurt

[@joshyaash]

@@greenvelvet 103 right now, supposed to hit 110 today

[@mr.eugene5754]

Same in Phx AZ, 106 right now 😮

[@blacksteel8914]

@@PunkIAm here north Florida 84 F. Not bad

[@panthercatstotherescue]

It's 111 right now in Oklahoma. Thankfully we have A/C! Hopefully some relief comes to everyone soon!

[@bernicesmith1173]

Thank you!🙏🏾❤️

[@willieshelton8295]

❤️💯 Thanks

[@kavyamj]

What about local flora and fauna? No AC for them :(

[@urusledge]

Same I remember it got this hot around ten years ago but up until about 2018 it actually rarely got above 100 for more than a day or two. I remember a ten day or so stretch back in 2013 where it was above 110 every day. Over 100 for like a month.

[@stonecoldsteveaustin2095]

Yo, love from the OKC 🏈

[@jesuschrist7833]

Imagine guarding the queen. It’s not like she’s going to die any time soon. At this point I think she’s immortal.

[@Hex_sixsixsix]

The queen is secretly a vampire

[@jimp.9950]

I feel really sorry for those guards especially as they are wearing clothes that may be a little thick for a day like that. Love from Australia

[@nobodyspecial4702]

And yet they demonstrated perfectly that people can tough out whatever happens.

[@TheMonkeyThatDoesYourJobBetter]

1:10 It absolutely amazes me that UK’s military makes modern day guards wear that stupid uniform in extremely hot temperatures. Traditional or not, IDC. Design a uniform for the heat, and the cold.

[@User-s868]

Exactly !!!

[@blakew5672]

So they’re supposed to have designed a uniform for temperatures they’ve never experienced before? That tradition is a huge source of tourism and the money that tourism brings. So long as they’re taking care of the guys wearing it it’s all good

[@persephone3892]

@@blakew5672 The queens guards pass out every summer from the normal heat over there. Redesigning those uniforms has been needed for decades. Unfortunately they are more a tourist attraction than anything, so their uniform has never changed.

[@user-ef1qy9zq1g]

You sound like you actually think the Queen’s Guard fight as part of the British army…. (they don’t)

[@Themoggyman.97]

In the UK, only about 1% of homes have air conditioning because the houses that were built never needed cooling systems. It never got to the point where it becomes so unbearably hot and humid in the last century🔥 Currently living in Colorado, and a lighting strike can set half of the state on fire. Its not as colorful as it once was because of the pollution, the air quality here is getting worse and you can tell because you can't see the mountains sometimes due to the smog🤢 Climate change is seriously hurting and killing alot of people, just because it's currently not effecting you, doesn't mean that it's not hurting people. Not all countries have air conditioning/ air vents/running water/and cooling systems💔

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

I've seen many videos of the passes in Colorado lately. Not a thing you said is true.

[@Themoggyman.97]

@@bottomlinebassin2001 Bruh, I literally live here😃 I can see with my two eyes how bad the pollution is getting✌💖

[@tarabryant2909]

@@Themoggyman.97 I’ve got family there. My cousin is in the hospital there. That bad huh? I would guess it depended on location of the pollution.

[@raizel1556]

It's because of fossil fuels

[@DontUputThatEvilOnMe]

@@bottomlinebassin2001 I bet it’s not that bad I’m from California. Your version of bad is probably not that bad.

[@ZiggyonMars]

UK inhabitant here. I have a chronic illness and the heat has made my symptoms so much worse, it’s debilitating. I’m trying to do work for sixth form college but the heat is making me confused and it’s like my brain is slowing down. Never did cope well in the heat, but this is just awful.

[@jabezchangsan5457]

Kinda insane how eveyone took the precautions of Global Warming lightly, for decades. And now we feel the full brunt of the heat.

[@sitizenkanemusic]

I live where it gets up to 118 degrees Fahrenheit and I feel for the people of Britian. WE HAVE to have Air Conditioning here. Everyone has AC where I am in California. The people of the UK hardly need it, so buildings and homes are not built with the dual heating/cooling units. The elderly can easily die in that kind of heat.

[@clavo6498]

I know AZ heat is killing me I can only imagine the people that aren't use to it

[@yehimstone5492]

Well next year UK won't be this hot.

[@Zaccydude]

At least here in texas we don’t have the usual humidity to go along with it but its still hot. I feel for them up in Britain.

[@robertwest6350]

I feel ya brother, greetings from the Coachella Valley stay cool everyone!

[@rt_life8478]

Driving a car with no working a/c sucks JUST imagine your house being 100F+ SMH

[@_Ben4810]

Al Roker doing the British weather forecast....?!? It may be crackin' flags here, but we are blessed for his contribution...! 40°C & rising Al.....

[@carlmorgan8452]

Where's his pretty glasses 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪

[@geneawisea2708]

I see you didn’t bother to find out where they took those readings from. They took them from Airport Tarmacs!!! Of course the temperature is going to be off the charts!!

[@StratospheralNurse]

@@geneawisea2708 how do you know?

[@geneawisea2708]

@@StratospheralNurse because I watched the news report, they reported the temp from Heathrow Airport and another one

[@camila6021ify]

Did she say highest ever 102? Oh wow. I see those every day by 10 am in laredo

[@charlowalliset1484]

Should of listened to the scientists when they said we need to do what we can to stop climate change

[@inkwelldarkpit7722]

"Just don't use that many electrodomestics" said the oil tycoon owner that accidentally threw barrels into the sea.

[@JaceAVinson]

I’m glad that we use air conditioners here in America 🇺🇸.

[@fluffyjojo4570]

Are people really that dim that they can’t understand the UK is not used to these sorts of temperatures? From the comments about how hot it is in Mexico and certain states in the U.S. I can only conclude they are. As interesting as that is, it’s utterly irrelevant to what is currently happening in the UK. Here’s why - the UK generally has mild summers and cold winters. Therefore, the UK is not built for the temperatures we’ve had this week. If it was, our infrastructure would have been designed to withstand those temperatures. We do not have air conditioning everywhere, our homes are designed to keep us warm not cool.

[@yehimstone5492]

Don't worry UK will be back to normal temperatures next summer

[@adangamez3608]

@@yehimstone5492 Its been going up each year

[@tartagliasjigglydworshipper]

don't mind those. it reaches 40+°C here in the Philippines and we still find it unbearable, and we're used to warmer climate. i can only imagine how much more unbearable it is in Europe where it's colder so the houses and other infrastructure are built for the cold. my advice is to drink water and bring some water spray bottle and spray yourself from time to time. and just avoid dark colored clothes especially outside.

[@100madmic]

I understand different countries have different weather for I live it would be difficult if we got a blizzard

[@ci7210]

Exactly it's like Texas or anything southern states being hit with heavy snow.

[@JTL1776]

When england is california. YOU KNOW CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL.

[@Erabbz]

Uk is too pathetic! This is a normal summer on the west coast in the USA… I just mowed the lawn, watered all the plants, AND cleaned my pool in 104 heat…

[@Pintexx]

People from Arizona USA: “First time?”

[@airhead4740]

Texas just hit 111 today

[@angla3383]

@@airhead4740 Yuma was 116 the other day we are suffering 😭😭

[@aristalling2061]

For a lot of you to be saying this nothing we are talking about most living in the desert .. As me a Vegas native this is normal. But for there where there is is no heat like this. They are not prepared lots of homes have no ac well because it’s not needed . you guys need to have a little sympathy sometimes

[@yehimstone5492]

It will cool off in a few days

[@mightyeagle3730]

My school was open and we couldnt even go OUTSIDE i was literally like to the teacher in her face “WHAT WAS THE REASON!!!”

[@dempo-ms3zj]

If people don't see this as a sign of climate change, I don't know what to think

[@joannaong5408]

The poor guard with those thick uniform and head gear in such hot weather. Should reduce their outdoor duty hours or change the uniform for hot weather.

[@dorethgordon3155]

Daaarn foolish. Guardind what?

[@roselandeboulin3043]

They shouldn’t be out there period

[@cyclingtexas1670]

@Kordei - the queen ain’t nobody special

[@ccramit]

@@cyclingtexas1670 I think that's what their comment was inferring.

[@cyclingtexas1670]

@@ccramit could be, these poor guys are standing in the sun and heat for no reason

[@IsolationLifts]

That guy in the train looked like he didn't even notice the giant raging fire until now.

[@lord_of_the_oreos_vol3]

The clip just popped up as soon as I read your comment 😂

[@west_side_0544]

Wtf are the airport runways made of? Chocolate 🍫? 🤦🏾‍♂️🤣

[@user-wx9te3gz6n]

Don't cut trees !

[@mordfustang1933]

I never realized how much different Britain's infrastructure materials were. The asphalt melting is crazy and the rails can buckle at 95f ? Hope they can stay cool during this heatwave, Time to hit the beach!

[@marilynwillett804]

they call it the sea side.

[@James-rc6qq]

@@marilynwillett804 we really dont. Did you also know we dont just sit around drinking tea and eating crumpets all day too!

[@dddripz]

So many people forgetting that most of Britain has no air conditioning. Sure, it's hotter in other places including where I live, but the difference *AIR CONDITIONING*.

[@deadstar8663]

yeah it seems like the brit’s don’t use there heads and put up an air conditioning unit for something like this possibly happening .

[@fahimhussain1918]

@@johnnydoe4179 don’t live in London but I think in those places they don’t have any sort of mass heating system other than individual homes burning coal

[@MrMadbrowncow]

Yeah but their coddled genetic makeup from years of sucking slave labor have doomed their adaptability to climate change, these softys won't make a sudden change in temperature as well as the descendents of their slaves. The pinkys will suffer most from their global warming.

[@Adumzzinthehouse]

@@fahimhussain1918 Tarmac+ planes

[@persephone3892]

@SMD Are you saying that most brits dont even have £200 to spare? Small AC units are cheap and last ~5-10 years. This isnt the first heatwave in britian this year, and they had a similar heatwave during july of last year. Seems like they are just unprepared. Hopefully they will learn for next year.

[@KingCharles3]

When will Americans realise the UK is not just London!

[@amandalee363]

im from PH, im kinda used to that kind of temperature too... it's hard for sure to those countries who never experienced this kind of temperature...

[@sandraestrada3295]

i remember in texas when we got snow there was people from other states making fun of us basically for being “dramatic” when the state was literally not built for long snowy winters. I see a similar thing happening now with the americans trying to seem tough

[@GHOSTTIEF]

People don’t care unless it happens to them

[@ayuanabradford3206]

Yaya . Finally we are all going to die. Light skin people are more at risk, kids and elderly. I’m glad because humans are cold and this can finally put a end to racism

[@hflips]

Wow. I’m sorry to hear that our brothers in England do not have AC :/ prayers for you guys

[@lionkingsmilk1211]

there’s a town called flagstaff in az and a lot of us don’t have ac and man does it get hot lol

[@erictirado9237]

Sad because unfortunately people will die, the elderly especially

[@talhahkhan7696]

yah imagine being in palestine or urakine 😭

[@zoro6893]

@@lionkingsmilk1211 want a cookie?

[@woolysamoan]

The Green New Steal does not allow for AC. It allows only for deception, death and destruction.

[@emperorreload]

Imagine 39°c being the hottest temperature you've ever seen 😂😂

[@alejandroandrade643]

IF YOU AINT FROM PHEONIX YOU CAN'T TALK ABOUT HEAT 115 DEGREES 7 DAYS A WEEK

[@MrJayB_17]

As some one who lives in California the idea of not having AC seems unreal That would be like us not having heaters

[@nzingha3726]

The heat is rare. Trust me, the UK doesnt need AC. By september/October it will be harsh rain sleet and snow lol 😆. The UK will start complaining about that too. Theres no pleasing the UK. Besides, many are enjoying the vitamin D. We cannot function effectively without it. Some ppl have no resilience. SMDH. However, I do feel for the Queens guardsmen.

[@ayuanabradford3206]

Yaya . Finally we are all going to die. Light skin people are more at risk, kids and elderly. I’m glad because humans are cold and this can finally put a end to racism

[@ashita1984]

As some one who lives in Bay Area m California , concept of not having AC is very relatable, most homes and buildings in San Francisco don’t have air conditioning

[@huskerman8850]

@@ashita1984 no kidding. I live in Nebraska. Humidity is the main thing here. Not only does it come from the Gulf of Mexico. But you got corn fields for miles that put out moisture, but also irrigation pivots run constantly and that adds more moisture in the air.

[@tticusFinch]

Crazy about the temperature, I had no idea they didn't have AC. I'm sure a lot of people are giving advice as to how to stay cool but here's one thing you might have not thought of: avoid cotton clothing and sheets. Try to find something with nylon or a blend. Cotton soaks in the sweat but it's slow drying which means it won't breath well to let you cool off naturally.

[@Thedurtytruth]

Pretty sure alot of ppl have AC as a convenience its prolly just the poor ppl suffering

[@33alltheway14]

@@Thedurtytruth wha they don’t have ac over ther

[@kronos6460]

@@Thedurtytruth Practically no one has AC, not even a lot of Restuarants etc. Source: Lived in the UK my entire life. It's just not needed usually, 80f for 3 weeks is considered a good summer. You need to understand all the houses are built to keep heat in, it's the equivalent of the snowstorm in Texas a couple years back which would not of been a problem here.

[@caitchri2426]

There are lots of homes in USA in the very far north that don’t have central AC for the same reason. I’d say about 1/2 of the homes just have one or two AC units in windows. You also have to recognize that lots of homes in the UK or the north of USA are very old homes, built 100-200 years ago.

[@33alltheway14]

@@caitchri2426 man your smoking I have friends in Alaska and they have acs

[@madeleinebermudes3340]

Everyone: Oh it's hot. Global Warming: Oh I didn't notice. 😨

[@rayaquino5929]

They're over here with 102°degrees while Las Vegas is 116° almost everyday 🗿

[@wranglerman270]

This was also US national news for the last 2 days.. We get it, you badly want us to fear the climate

[@raineydazzze3228]

Wow... it's almost as if climate change... is news-worthy.

[@wranglerman270]

@@raineydazzze3228 ok Greta, politicians and corporations consume more energy in a week than most do their entire life. Maybe go cry at them

[@yehimstone5492]

@@raineydazzze3228 earth's climate is constantly changing through heating and cooling cycles. But to imply mankind burning fossil fuels is the blame is just a grift to steal money and power from the people. Jurassic age had constant temperatures above 100° and ice age had constant temperatures below freezing. Try to blame those on mankind.

[@raineydazzze3228]

@@yehimstone5492 It's not just fossil fuels causing it. If you cared enough to learn you would know that.

[@raineydazzze3228]

@@wranglerman270 Who's crying? I'm certainly not.

[@Bluestar1079]

Can someone tell me why when it's 100° in Europe. Thousands are dead. Entire cities are melting. it's the end of the world. When is 100° here, it's a Tuesday

[@rrickarr]

We are much tougher than Europeans!

[@tameishalcampbell]

It’s not built for those conditions in mind since it is abnormal

[@Bluestar1079]

@UCrtQk5iEIc2Z9eHfLuYU7RQ actual news headline: British airport runway melts. And don't give me that no AC mess. I grew up in the second hottest part of the US, the South. I didn't have AC until I was in high school. You know what we did when it was 100° outside. We went outside and played. When it was 100° in school we turned off the lights and put our heads on the desk. When it was 100° in church we got these little hand fans with pictures of Jesus on it. What we didn't do was make an international deal out of it. That's probably going to be some flash flooding in a couple of days when it storm across the country. It's going to be a Wednesday

[@user-or1rm1ol3q]

They don't have. Air conditioner. In Europe. In Egypt. We have

[@user-or1rm1ol3q]

@@tameishalcampbell in Egypt. The last. 8 years. We started to have snow. In Winter. What does this mean to u

[@isaiahrybarczyk8277]

I wish 102 was considered “abnormal” for me, 102 is the average in the summer here

[@mwaraelizabeth1973]

I'm I the only one who feels like the earth's immune system is trying to cure it off humans. Like literally trying to spit us out🥶🥶🥶🥶

[@enalexiis]

Me watching as AZ reaches 111 degrees, stay inside and hydrated!! Mitch love and hope this helps

[@derek_3054]

Exactly I’m in Chandler

[@immaheadout4777]

Climate change brought to you by corporations.

[@ieverhart]

@@derek_3054 same here but I live in Phoenix

[@SirDeadPuppy]

same for tucson

[@countdracoo3018]

Laughs in arizonian

[@TheNovaFTW]

I'm from Mexico, it baffles me how people are suffering from this when I feel that this is the normal weather in spring/summer. We have no water in my state of Nuevo León, and other northern states of Mexico. It really is the end of the world people, brace yourselves.

[@lauraarcher1730]

@@thedarkgoddesses4037 🙄

[@chrishaddow5644]

Because the country hasn’t got the structures to cope with this weather also has double glazed windows

[@crompee]

the clue to stop you being baffled is in what you said... it's normal weather for your country. Europe is mild heat with lots of cold spells, that means that all buildings are built to trap heat inside with no air con,pools or cooling measures anywhere. Our homes become saunas and there is no escape from the heat. Your home's are built to let the heat escape and it's cooler inside that outside. we have full insulation in thick walls, loft padding/insulating and double glazed windows. This is very effective at trapping heat inside the building which is what the usual priority is. This means, we have no escape from the heat, inside your home is often hotter than it is outside. So we have no rest from the heat and as such, become very susceptible to heat stroke/death. On top of this, none of our infrastructure is built to manage heat as it's designed to work in cold temperatures, airport tarmac has melted, train lines have been forced to close, etc. It's not that the temperature is higher than other parts of the world, it's that the temperature has far exceeded what any of our infrastructure/homes are designed to handle.

[@twosense4989]

Not much of a thinker are you? 🙄 Hope u read crompee's response, as they did the thinking for you.

[@civil.6124]

You aren't very smart are you?

[@vvho2428]

Mean while in California : Insert dog in a fire meme saying “I’m fine”

[@diptyb]

I'm from India and there's a heatwave here too. In the capital, New Delhi, maximum temperature reached to 52.3 celsius that is 126.14 farenheit. I'm really sorry for ppl in UK. They must be having a really hard time.😢

[@josevladimiraustria2736]

Don’t worry Europe winter is coming. Winter without oil from Russia.

[@sophicEnt.]

The Russians did all this forest fires 🤣🤣 jk

[@yeedbottomtext7563]

If the heat doesn’t get you the cold will

[@dawnstraughen755]

People that work outside need to be allowed grace in their clothing and hours worked. Many breaks.

[@ejedwards1678]

They are. The changing of the guard happens so frequently because it's monstrously hot in their ceremonial uniforms. I think they are only out for like three or four hours but even that's extraordinary in heat like this.

[@Jodio-Joestar]

As a summer fan, I DO NOT LIKE THIS!

[@robindooku]

I like how they skip to show the temperature of Brussels. I bet they forgot Belgium exists 🤣

[@callitron]

This is so sad. I live in texas and back when there was that massive ice/snow storm and we had no electricity no food no water and all the other states made fun of us because we were not prepared. We get to 112 out here in the summer and AC is an absolute must. I couldn't imagine.

[@taylor1038]

And now the powergrid there can't handle the extreme heat either.

[@huskerman8850]

Well talking about the ice/snow storms. You could always prepare ahead of time. Get some food saved up, buy thicker clothes, ice melt, ect.

[@callitron]

@@huskerman8850 well yes you can NOW but we had never been equiped for that prior. Just like Britain was not equiped prior to this but most people there will probably consider being prepared now.

[@cheriann6461]

@@taylor1038 I'm in South Texas, in an area where we lost power during the 2020 storm, and we've had no problems with electricity, despite frequent requests to conserve energy.

[@cheriann6461]

@@huskerman8850 Absolutely....though there are still problems associated with temperatures below freezing -- problems such as burst water pipes and closed roads (for emergency vehicles).

[@BluntlyBlondie]

I work outside doing roofing in Phoenix Az. It was 120 the other day. Come on Britain, it’s not that bad.

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

Really? You enjoy those temperatures, do you? Those countries which are not arid deserts just need to man up, huh?

[@dddripz]

And then you go inside your air conditioned house...

[@overl0ad816]

did you watch the video? 😂 the problem isn’t that the people can’t handle the heat

[@BluntlyBlondie]

@@haeuptlingaberja4927 precisely. And for a country that is mostly left leaning and believes in “climate change” they sure are unprepared. I do really feel bad for the Queens Guards though.

[@notleviathan855]

@@haeuptlingaberja4927 Yeah, they need to man up. Quit being a little baby about some heat, drink water go on about your day. It's literally not hard to stay cool during hot days.

[@lisabuckley9538]

We have been told about global warming for years, now people must act quickly with restructuring their roads, schools, roads ect.

[@aravindvadde2941]

India:- hey its summer, lets sip some lemonade

[@coreywynne5730]

It’s so bizarre to me that the runway/landing strip as well as the train rails were so adversely affected. One would think that the temperature from mere friction from a train on a track or even the tires skidding on a landing plane would generate heat above those temperatures. & the no Air-Con in the schools is beyond me.

[@harleydeclue2456]

Yeah but that’s for a couple minutes at most. Not 24/7

[@LK-pc4sq]

heat expands metal ...

[@anna-kayukaegbu3427]

While the UK is not the coldest country we rarely get hot weather. its feels like its cold/chilly all year round, our summers are almost non-existent. we get a couple weeks of 'nice' weather here and there. it rains often here so having A/C in schools maybe seen as unnecessary.

[@user-ef1qy9zq1g]

Because an Air Con would be completely useless in the Uk during a normal year. It would practically be unused for every day of the year other than maybe two or three days

[@raizel1556]

It's because of fossil fuels

[@moonlight6713]

For those wondering why he didn't say anything about the 111° for Phoenix that's because that's normal summer temperature here

[@winning3329]

I don't understand why az is so expensive?

[@moonlight6713]

@@winning3329 didn't use to be until more people started moving here because of other places were either expensive or had cold winters.

[@gamegame-jm3zm]

Uk: 100° Arab countries: 100° it's so cold

[@adriennenicole7687]

They're controlling this weather. So many years of this being done all over the world.

[@DunnDealOutdoors]

To me it’s scary when temps get this bad. Especially in Europe! If people don’t think global warming and climate change is real, then i don’t know what else to say to you.

[@aaa7189]

Like it never got hot like this before there

[@ronschlorff7089]

It's a weather pattern, deal with it. It will be cold in winter too, I suspect. Today it is hot in AZ too, but it was even hotter this day in 19 freaking 54, according to weather records! LOL ;D

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@aaa7189 Try WWII, with thousands of incendiary bombs going off in major cities of Europe, was a bit hot then, oh but's that's history, ..........never mind!! ;D LOL

[@aaa7189]

@@ronschlorff7089 Hiroshima and Nagasaki also

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@aaa7189 Yup, that too, but the focus is Europe today, .....but except for that, Japan has "moderate" temps all the time! :D

[@abrahamlupercio5621]

Well we're at 105 to 115 sometimes in Arizona so 102 sounds good to me

[@roxy5344]

Exactly. Im in Glendale and I see 103 on my screen right now knowing its going up to about 118. At 102, that sounds like I can go for nice stroll lol

[@bousch8253]

@Real Geology with Chris! I live in AZ, no A/C or swampcooler. Old one broke... haven't been able to afford another since Inflation and economy took a dive.. Got used to it.. they can to.

[@G2010J]

It's been like 90-103 in California, but it's not that bad because I use AC. I'm assuming people in Arizona wear thick jackets and thick hats in that weather, with no AC?

[@yehimstone5492]

@UCtFNOW_5TIi4xY4HTuDPYEg I was in Phoenix back in 1993. I walked 5 miles in 105°. I was a much younger man then. I was new in town and didn't realize it was 105° until I reached my destination and turned on the news.

[@Wyonative08]

@Real Geology with Chris! It's called ignorance!!

[@custodianfile]

During these hot summer days, please do not leave your dog in your car alone.

[@Hex_sixsixsix]

Meanwhile in the Philippines: let's drink hot coffee in the afternoon 💀

[@andrewlopez3752]

120° in Arizona, U.S.A. With no infrastructure prepared for this, I can see why it is so problematic. Stick to shade, always be hydrating and take consistent breaks when working!

[@lynchinjesus]

It's 60 degrees where I live. Never gets hot. Problem with England is when there is a heatwave they don't have AC in any buildings. It's like San Francisco. Everyone pretends it's cool all the time and when it's hot every year they are totally unprepared.

[@LookieLookieLookie]

In buildings yes, in homes no.

[@inkstories3925]

I tell you I was sick with covid during the hottest day on monday and Tuesday. It made me feel worse, my dad quickly got all the fans from the attic and his van to keep me and my mum cool. We were both so ill and our fevers were getting worse but the fans helped us. And I kinda had a lucky escape from my factory job which gets twice as hot inside during the summer. I hope france is doing ok now since we are back on the cooler days of the summer.

[@hayzengreek6301]

It's so hot that the guards are even getting water

[@burningwitchstudio3629]

Arizona native, back long ago before AC in arizona they would keep wet sheets across windows. Grandparents moved here after ww2 and very few houses had ac units. You can also buy a swamp cooler... keep hydrated and try to acclimate yourself to the heat gradually, the key is to get your body adjusted to it.

[@gailcarey3597]

Keep windows open at night and place a fan blowing the warm air out. Close the windows in the am. Cover your windows with something to darken your rooms during the daytime. A bowl of ice next to a room fan is helpful. Stay hydrated!!!!

[@ronschlorff7089]

@@gailcarey3597 Yup, spend the day at the pub, that will hydrate you as beer is 98% water!! And it was even cold last time I was in London, 2007! LOL ;D

[@faithentries]

We need to address climate change, which includes building the infrastructure to withstand these changes. Last year my hometown of Spokane WA, had temps of 112 F, unheard of in WA state. Electric companies had to do rotating power outages of up to an hour each, because our electrical system can't handle heat like that. I feel for Europe, this is awful.

[@yehimstone5492]

The earth's climate has changed a few times throughout its history and none of those were caused by mankind burning fossil fuels. Maybe earth's temperature is going back to the average temperature of the jurassic age. Then after that we will have another ice age. Too bad you can't blame those on humans.

[@Joonbhee]

@@yehimstone5492 climate change is just a way for big companies and politicians to make even more bank.

[@leothelion8796]

Climate Change was addressed and there was a global awareness for a couple times. Bottom line, politicians can't solve it. They demand more taxpayers for a ridiculous goal that offers bare minimum solution. You should hire a few scientists that'll do a job, not politicians

[@leothelion8796]

You don't demand law professions to combat scientific, demand scientists do that expertise

[@jaykanta4326]

@@yehimstone5492 What a stupid comment.

[@judywho2249]

Why wouldn't they have air conditioning? That's crazy

[@boydenhingston-muir3907]

They don’t usually need it! The UK is a pretty cold country

[@09SkyFrost]

Why not let the queen's guards have a break or take a seat when its so hot in there they are humans so wtf are they thinking just let them sit and they'll do their jobs better when they're not fainting from heat

[@alandolawson1924]

Me watching this, knowing nothing about Fahrenheit: it can't be that bad 🙂

[@richbandicoot]

@@BunnyandMoon 0 degrees in celsius is 32 degrees fahrenheit

[@ja6975]

@@BunnyandMoon lmao what. No

[@El_Migz]

@@BunnyandMoon

[@richyb4561]

Temp. has been over 100°f here in Montreal Canada too for the past couple days. Can't go outside at all

[@whoslaughingnow7879]

Yes indeed

[@Xcrafter3000]

I’m from SETX where we have these high temperatures and high humidity. The best y’all can do is keep like 2-3 bottles of water on you at a time. Stick to the shady area because it makes a huge difference and don’t overwork yourself because that’ll mess you up.

[@douglasbullet6456]

*Heat wave in Europe* Europeans: It's so hot🥵 Africans in Europe: Just a light breez😎