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Keep the updates coming HexHex said:At 12:30 it was 39.1 having risen 3.4 degrees in the last hour! This is crazy.
39.4 at 12:40.
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I went out in it yesterday. Even by the coast (Southport) it was hot. I've raced in the South of France at 38 degrees, which was almost unbearable. Our chaingang tonight should be fun - 26mph in 36 degrees with no wind 😓FishCostaFortune said:Currently a cool 19 degrees in the air conditioned office.
Cycling back home later is going to be an absolute joy though.0 -
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Unsurprisingly being ridiculed in the replies.0
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Have an hour and half journey to do along the M2 today. If anybody has heard any tips aside from go abouts your normal business, just shout.
Car tyres will benefit from being driven around 60mph.0 -
Can’t see that I mentioned you by name ? My comment was directed towards some of those people who just think the “couple of hot days” are a case of getting over it. Next week it’ll be cooler. Those people miss the entire point that these couple of hot days might highlight something we do need to take note of. Highest ever recorded U.K. temperature. No idea if you have an opinion one way or the other. As for what I’m doing to save the planet as you so sarcastically put it. As much as I’m reasonably able to do given my own personal set of circumstances. Perhaps as important as me switching of lights at home is that perhaps I’m one of the people that have “woken up” to the realisation that we have a possibly unsolvable problem and even just recognising that might be a small help to ease the pathway to mitigate what I expect beyond my lifespan to be cataclysmic climate events.eaststandmike said:
Out of interest SHG, what do I need waking up to. What are you doing to save the planet and make it cooler that I am not doing or ignorant to?ShootersHillGuru said:
I think you only need to read some of the posts in this thread to see that the past few days will have zero impact as a wake up call to a lot of people.colthe3rd said:
Agree it takes all of us to make a difference. I see too many people bemoaning the lack of governments and corporations around the world doing their biut, while that is true we all still need to be doing our bit both directly (do we need to be driving our cars all the time? Can we use less electricity at home? Can we insulate better? Switch to greener methods of power?) if everyone did these then yes it would make a difference. Of course the biggest polluters need to do something as well so we can do that by not voting for politicians who refuse to acknowledge this is a serious issue, stop buying from companies who continue to destroy the planet for profit.ShootersHillGuru said:
Good point. I guess we should all be doing our tiny bit but in reality we need government policy and significant financial help to become more eco efficient. Those of us who might be able to do something unilaterally will be doing so but the vast majority of houses, flats and dwellings will remain inefficient because people just can’t afford to make the changes that matter. I’d still say switching off a single light helps. Unfortunately we are not doing anywhere near enough despite government bollox.clb74 said:
So what are we doing ourselves to save the planet?ShootersHillGuru said:Politicians are arseholes. Nothing bold enough will be done regarding climate change until it’s too late. Sooner or later there will be a major climate catastrophe in one of the big cities in one of the big countries and a few hundred thousand will die. Only then will the political classes wake up and act. Until then it’s just a green tick to put on their manifestos. I have zero doubt that at some point in the future life as we currently live it will change forever. Humans really are quite stupid creatures.
There is so much whataboutery whenever people are asked about what they are doing to help, hopefully these past few days will be a wake up call to many.3 -
Absolutely, we need biodiversity for life on Earth to continue. Every species plays a part in a functioning ecosystem.Stig said:
It's far bigger than just our species. There are currently around 1,000,000 (one million) species that are threatened with extinction. It sounds far more arrogant to me just shouting, The Planet Wiil Be Fine.BrentfordAddick said:
THE PLANET WILL BE FINE. We are so fucking arrogant we equate the continued comfort of our species with the future of the planet. The planet will continue rotating itself around the sun and plenty of creatures will carry on just fine, others may need to evolve. We might be finished, but plenty of other species will be fine.clb74 said:
So what are we doing ourselves to save the planet?ShootersHillGuru said:Politicians are arseholes. Nothing bold enough will be done regarding climate change until it’s too late. Sooner or later there will be a major climate catastrophe in one of the big cities in one of the big countries and a few hundred thousand will die. Only then will the political classes wake up and act. Until then it’s just a green tick to put on their manifestos. I have zero doubt that at some point in the future life as we currently live it will change forever. Humans really are quite stupid creatures.1 -
Very odd.Talal said:Unsurprisingly being ridiculed in the replies.
For anyone this way inclined, just wondering what’s to gain from the UK being embroiled in conspiracy to stop flights and travel? I’m not asking those that think we’re just not prepared for hot weather, that’s fine I get it. But those who think we’ve gone soft or are perhaps preventing things from moving on purpose, what’s the end game? And why?3 -
Cheers... I'll make sure I remember that when I go do the school run later round my side roadsmendonca said:Car tyres will benefit from being driven around 60mph.
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Woke snowflake tarmacBR7_addick said:
Very odd.Talal said:Unsurprisingly being ridiculed in the replies.
For anyone this way inclined, just wondering what’s to gain from the UK being embroiled in conspiracy to stop flights and travel? I’m not asking those that think we’re just not prepared for hot weather, that’s fine I get it. But those who think we’ve gone soft or are perhaps preventing things from moving on purpose, what’s the end game? And why?6 - Sponsored links:
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If, like me, you're as bald as a coot and you're going to venture out today, it might be a good idea to consider wearing some sort of hat to protect your head from the sun 🤠 This is the 🗡️🐟 giving sensible advice for a healthier Britain.2
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I actually don't even think it's as deep as that. It's simply people use sarcasm as a way to converse nowadays. Very tiring and grating.BR7_addick said:
Very odd.Talal said:Unsurprisingly being ridiculed in the replies.
For anyone this way inclined, just wondering what’s to gain from the UK being embroiled in conspiracy to stop flights and travel? I’m not asking those that think we’re just not prepared for hot weather, that’s fine I get it. But those who think we’ve gone soft or are perhaps preventing things from moving on purpose, what’s the end game? And why?0 -
40.3 at 12:30 and still rising !0
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I was in the south of France, a few years back, when for a walk and was leaving trainer prints in the road. Not sure how hot it was.Talal said:Unsurprisingly being ridiculed in the replies.0 -
Thats cheap French EU tarmac though.guinnessaddick said:
I was in the south of France, a few years back, when for a walk and was leaving trainer prints in the road. Not sure how hot it was.Talal said:Unsurprisingly being ridiculed in the replies.3 -
If everyone recognised this as the massive issue that it is rather than being indifferent and waiting for someone else to take the lead then governments would be forced into action. Or people would vote for parties and candidates that would take action and so those that didnt would be out.eaststandmike said:
Out of interest SHG, what do I need waking up to. What are you doing to save the planet and make it cooler that I am not doing or ignorant to?ShootersHillGuru said:
I think you only need to read some of the posts in this thread to see that the past few days will have zero impact as a wake up call to a lot of people.colthe3rd said:
Agree it takes all of us to make a difference. I see too many people bemoaning the lack of governments and corporations around the world doing their biut, while that is true we all still need to be doing our bit both directly (do we need to be driving our cars all the time? Can we use less electricity at home? Can we insulate better? Switch to greener methods of power?) if everyone did these then yes it would make a difference. Of course the biggest polluters need to do something as well so we can do that by not voting for politicians who refuse to acknowledge this is a serious issue, stop buying from companies who continue to destroy the planet for profit.ShootersHillGuru said:
Good point. I guess we should all be doing our tiny bit but in reality we need government policy and significant financial help to become more eco efficient. Those of us who might be able to do something unilaterally will be doing so but the vast majority of houses, flats and dwellings will remain inefficient because people just can’t afford to make the changes that matter. I’d still say switching off a single light helps. Unfortunately we are not doing anywhere near enough despite government bollox.clb74 said:
So what are we doing ourselves to save the planet?ShootersHillGuru said:Politicians are arseholes. Nothing bold enough will be done regarding climate change until it’s too late. Sooner or later there will be a major climate catastrophe in one of the big cities in one of the big countries and a few hundred thousand will die. Only then will the political classes wake up and act. Until then it’s just a green tick to put on their manifestos. I have zero doubt that at some point in the future life as we currently live it will change forever. Humans really are quite stupid creatures.
There is so much whataboutery whenever people are asked about what they are doing to help, hopefully these past few days will be a wake up call to many.2 -
Who did you use CK?CharltonKerry said:
Not if you got AC😀❄️sam3110 said:The heat gets to some doesn't it0 -
Anyone else experiencing burning hot loo seats, or just me?0
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Exactly. I am very energy efficient, I only drive a car once a week, I haven't flown in ages, I recycle etc etc etc and im one of the people that said 'its a couple of days ffs'. Not because I don't think climate change isn't serious or that this should be ignored, its just because the media will soon have another sensationalist story to push, the leaders of the world dont really give a fuck and I find it all a bit hysteric. I''ll sweat my bollocks off today but tomorrow something else in life will be bothering me. But i'll still be energy efficient.....eaststandmike said:
Out of interest SHG, what do I need waking up to. What are you doing to save the planet and make it cooler that I am not doing or ignorant to?ShootersHillGuru said:
I think you only need to read some of the posts in this thread to see that the past few days will have zero impact as a wake up call to a lot of people.colthe3rd said:
Agree it takes all of us to make a difference. I see too many people bemoaning the lack of governments and corporations around the world doing their biut, while that is true we all still need to be doing our bit both directly (do we need to be driving our cars all the time? Can we use less electricity at home? Can we insulate better? Switch to greener methods of power?) if everyone did these then yes it would make a difference. Of course the biggest polluters need to do something as well so we can do that by not voting for politicians who refuse to acknowledge this is a serious issue, stop buying from companies who continue to destroy the planet for profit.ShootersHillGuru said:
Good point. I guess we should all be doing our tiny bit but in reality we need government policy and significant financial help to become more eco efficient. Those of us who might be able to do something unilaterally will be doing so but the vast majority of houses, flats and dwellings will remain inefficient because people just can’t afford to make the changes that matter. I’d still say switching off a single light helps. Unfortunately we are not doing anywhere near enough despite government bollox.clb74 said:
So what are we doing ourselves to save the planet?ShootersHillGuru said:Politicians are arseholes. Nothing bold enough will be done regarding climate change until it’s too late. Sooner or later there will be a major climate catastrophe in one of the big cities in one of the big countries and a few hundred thousand will die. Only then will the political classes wake up and act. Until then it’s just a green tick to put on their manifestos. I have zero doubt that at some point in the future life as we currently live it will change forever. Humans really are quite stupid creatures.
There is so much whataboutery whenever people are asked about what they are doing to help, hopefully these past few days will be a wake up call to many.7 -
Yes, it would. Not only would 64m people reducing waste, reducing usage living more environmentally have a significant impact on localised air quality, bio diversity, plant life etc. changes to our demand and purchasing preferences would also force corporations into making changes, driving R&D into green tech, which would in turn make them more efficient and bring the price down. It would also force the government to take serious action as everyones preferences would have changed.superclive98 said:If everybody in this country heeded all the warnings about climate change and altered the way that we live, would it actually change anything?
This in turn sets an example for other countries to follow.
Small things you can do:
- recycle religiously
- Opt for public transport where possible
- Plant a tree in your garden
- Have a small wildflower/wildgrasses section in your garden
- Try and adjust your purchases to reflect sustainably sourced good (may mean they are slightly more expensive but if you have to adjust to buy slightly less consumerist shite then thats another benefit)
- Eat less meat, 1 or 2 days a week have a veggie main meal. Where you do have meat, particularly red meat try and pad it out with lentils/beans/chickpeas/mushrooms/grated carrots etc. in order to have a smaller quantity of meat.
- Buy local food produce (can be funded by the savings from buying less meat)
Edit - Quiz your local MP candidates on their green credentials. Make it clear you will only vote for someone who takes it seriously and backs a proper plan.3 - Sponsored links:
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The local dealer?Redvalleyeast said:
Unbelievable. Just saw a lad with a tracksuit on,hat and jacket,riding his bike. Special.BR7_addick said:Just seen a teenager in Kidbrooke with a tracksuit and woolly hat on, not a joke. Looks happy as Larry as well.5 -
If Johnny Cash were still alive today, I'm sure he would be 😎Mendonca In Asdas said:Anyone else experiencing burning hot loo seats, or just me?4 -
Agreed. The plant will still be here in some form or another and may in tie recover to a certain extent - fine. The loss of bio diversity will be devastating, millions of years of evolution in both plant and animal life just wiped out.Stig said:
It's far bigger than just our species. There are currently around 1,000,000 (one million) species that are threatened with extinction. It sounds far more arrogant to me just shouting, The Planet Wiil Be Fine.BrentfordAddick said:
THE PLANET WILL BE FINE. We are so fucking arrogant we equate the continued comfort of our species with the future of the planet. The planet will continue rotating itself around the sun and plenty of creatures will carry on just fine, others may need to evolve. We might be finished, but plenty of other species will be fine.clb74 said:
So what are we doing ourselves to save the planet?ShootersHillGuru said:Politicians are arseholes. Nothing bold enough will be done regarding climate change until it’s too late. Sooner or later there will be a major climate catastrophe in one of the big cities in one of the big countries and a few hundred thousand will die. Only then will the political classes wake up and act. Until then it’s just a green tick to put on their manifestos. I have zero doubt that at some point in the future life as we currently live it will change forever. Humans really are quite stupid creatures.
Sir David Attenborough's recent book talks about this. We have explored less than 20% of the planets oceans the medical advances we are missing out on (potentially a cure for cancer) that exist within the plant life in the oceans (or rainforests) that we haven't explored yet are killing off thousands of species a year. Its a horrible waste of nature.1 -
One Idea I might try to keep cool tonight.
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Big fire somewhere down river
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Big fire, Bexley way0
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Will Gregg incoming?paulfox said:Big fire, Bexley way2 -
yep im on a trading estate in crayford and seriously smokey out the front and the smell is awful looks to be coming from behind crayford sainsburys0
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Noticed there was a fire somewhere when driving down Bourne Road. Think it might be behind hall place.palarsehater said:yep im on a trading estate in crayford and seriously smokey out the front and the smell is awful looks to be coming from behind crayford sainsburys0
