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Fig. 6.8 ForecastedkeyaspectsofclimatechangefortheBritishIslesuptothe2080s.(a)Summermeandailylandtemperaturesunderthehigh-emissionsscenariotothenearesthalfdegreeCelsius.(b)

Winterprecipitationchangesunderthehigh-emissionsscenario.(c)Summerprecipitationunderhigh-emissionsscenario.