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"One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years"
#England #Water #Environment

One in 12 golf clubs in England broke water extraction rules in past five years
More than 140 clubs breached licences, with a third caught taking water illegally, analysis shows – but no fines issued

Extreme heat linked to deaths of over 40,000 people in England between 1988 and 2025 https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/26/deaths-england-hottest-days-extreme-weather

"Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances"
#England #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances - Carbon Brief
All the ambulance services in England experienced some of their busiest-ever days during this summer’s record-breaking June heatwave, according to data obtained by Carbon Brief.

South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/30/south-west-water-worst-environmental-record-england

"Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England"
#England #Drought #Water

Revealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England
Exclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply

Well, that appears to be Summer over, or at least sputtering out, for me.
I'm out of shorts and back into jeans, and have even put a jumper on.
#Summer #England

"Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk"
#England #Wales #Environment

Calls to ban disposable barbecues in England and Wales over wildfire risk
Lib Dems and many Labour MPs join farmers, landowners and firefighters in urging temporary prohibition

More than 2,700 died as result of heat waves in England, researchers say #England

Over 2,700 may have died due to England heat waves, researchers say
At least 2,700 people could have died in England and Wales as a result of heat waves that struck in May and June, according to a study released Monday.

"England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows"
#England #Climate #ClimateChange

England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows
UKHSA estimates 2,877 fatalities during heatwaves in May and June, almost twice that recorded in 2025 season

Review maps long-term health risks from historical metal mining in England and Wales #England

Review maps long-term health risks from historical metal mining in England and Wales
Unlike many other pollutants, toxic metals do not break down in the environment. Although they may become diluted over time, they can remain in landscapes for centuries, posing potential risks to wildlife, livestock, ecosystems and people.

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares #England

More than half of England in drought, Environment Agency declares
The drought declarations follow an exceptionally hot and dry period, which has hit rivers, crops and nature.

"Wasp spider seen in north of England latest ‘climate refugee’ amid global heating"
#England #Spider #Animals

Wasp spider seen in north of England latest ‘climate refugee’ amid global heating
The Argiope bruennichi, spotted in Cheshire for first time, part of worrying trend that could threaten native species

"Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales"
#England #Wales #Fridges

Why unwanted fridges are piling up at recycling centres across England and Wales
Capacity has been overwhelmed by heatwaves that have pushed white goods to breaking point

"Access-to-nature crisis ‘on par with that of Victorian Britain’s filthy air’"
#England #Nature #Environment

Access to nature inequalities ‘on par with Victorian Britain’s filthy air’
Research finds many in England lack proximity to green and blue spaces as Wildlife Trusts call on Labour to speed up manifesto promise

"July was driest month in southern England since records began"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Climate

July was driest month in southern England since records began
England and Wales provisionally record driest July in nearly 200 years, Met Office says

"First Puffin Chick in 30 Years Spotted Emerging From Cliffs Along England’s South Coast"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England

First Puffin Chick Spotted in Over 30 Years Emerges Along Cliffs at England’s South Coast
Not only did the adult puffins return to Dancing Ledge colony in Dorset, but a baby puffling was born—the first in 30 years.

"Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Trees

Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather

"Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England"
#England #Plants #Climate #ClimateChange

Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
Exclusive: British garden staple becomes plant most frequently reported as suffering in heat, charity reports

"Before-and-after images show effects of rain in drought-hit England and Wales"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Wales

Before-and-after images show effects of rain in drought-hit England and Wales
Much of the UK is still officially in drought after its hottest summer on record, but grasslands are slowly recovering their colour

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on BBCRadio3's #WordsAndMusic
England Traditional & St Andrew's Junior School, Hadfield:
🎵 Children's Counting Songs
#EnglandTraditional #StAndrewsJuniorSchool #Hadfield