How is it that global warming leads to impacts as diverse as heatwaves, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires and brutal cold spells?
If you’ve ever simply nodded along when someone has made the link between #climate change and extreme weather, look no further: we’ve got the explainer for you.
From how warmer temperatures actually make the atmosphere wetter to the surprising science of cold snaps, we break down the reasons behind the rise in extreme weather events.

