Why was the summer of 2026 so hot? | with Clair Barnes, Gary Konstantinoudis & Alisha Fuller-Armah

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.

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