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"‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

‘Worst we’ve known’: UK turns to imports as drought and heat hit vegetable crops
Growers in dismay after scorching weather and lack of rain affect yields, sending wholesale prices rocketing

June heat wave cost UK economy more than £1bn: Study #UnitedKingdom

June heat wave cost UK economy more than £1bn: Study
Britain's record-breaking June heat wave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).

"Heat health alerts for most of England as temperatures set to rise again"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Clean-up of illegal waste supersite costs taxpayers £6m #UnitedKingdom

Clean-up of illegal Kidlington waste supersite costs £6m
The bill for clearing the dump in Oxfordshire has been covered by taxpayers.

"‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pollution

‘Tiny bit of rain and the sewage comes’: Brighton swimmers vent fury at sea pollution
Checking for sewage spills has become as normal as checking the weather forecast, say swimmers on East Sussex beaches

"Fly‑tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Fly-tipping: here’s what is missing from Andy Burnham’s plan to tackle waste dumpers
Burnham’s plan to tackle criminal fly-tipping gangs needs to go further.

One Dead And Hundreds Ill As UKHSA Declares National Salmonella Outbreak https://plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/health/ukhsa-declares-national-salmonella-outbreak/

One Dead And Hundreds Ill As UKHSA Declares National Salmonella Outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared a national salmonella outbreak after one person died and hundreds became ill

"Summer of 2026 was UK’s hottest on record, Met Office says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Summer of 2026 was UK’s hottest on record, Met Office says
Meteorologists say average mean temperature of 16.5C was made 130 times more likely by climate crisis

Stop toxic chemical companies poisoning UK nature #UnitedKingdom

SIGN to defend UK nature from toxic chemical companies
Join the biggest EVER movement of nature defenders. It only takes two minutes.

"Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sewage #Weather

Dry weather sewage discharges soar as water companies face scrutiny
Exclusive: 7,280 suspected illegal spills in rivers and sea recorded in first five months of 2026

"Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Solar powers record share of Britain’s electricity mix in July
Farms and rooftop panels contribute 14.4% to the grid – and figures reveal a surge in new installations

"Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food #Drought

Britain could face food shortages as drought continues, farmers warn
Farmers battle to salvage what they can of their crops as heatwave set to continue

"U.K. heatwaves are baking the grass and revealing 300-year-old secret gardens"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

MoD papers show chemicals washed down drain at base #UnitedKingdom

MOD papers show chemicals washed down drain at RAF Upper Heyford
Renewed calls for forever chemical investigation following the release of historical site documents.

"Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

Solar cuts ‘at least £400 from bills in even the cloudiest British areas’
Savings grow as energy prices in Great Britain rise and cost of panel installation falls, analysis finds

"England breaks record for warmest June since records began, Met Office says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

England breaks record for warmest June, Met Office says
Scientists warn that extreme weather events such as heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of human-induced climate change. #EuropeNews

"Britain’s diet is overshooting planetary boundaries, says Lidl"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food

Britain’s diet is overshooting planetary boundaries, says Lidl
Britain reached its 2026 Planetary Health Diet Overshoot Day on 25 July, meaning the country has already exceeded its annual recommended balance of foods for a healthy and sustainable diet.

"Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Houses

Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
Exclusive: Party says housing stock ‘woefully unprepared’ for extreme heat and new rules for builders must be set

Wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire #UnitedKingdom

New Forest wildlife and ancient trees destroyed by A31 wildfire
A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.

"Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote sustainable transport, campaigners say"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Heatwaves show UK must do more to promote cycling and walking, campaigners say
Civil society groups argue climate crisis means transport sector needs to urgently reduce its carbon emissions

"PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Experts who helped Burnham draw up Manchester carbon neutral pledge say backtracking would send wrong message amid wildfires and heatwaves

"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.

"‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
ONS data shows rising toll of climate crisis, with officials warning this summer on track to set further records

Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK #UnitedKingdom

Flash flooding risk as heavy rain hits UK
Heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue to affect large parts of the UK.

"Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses

"Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burnham urged"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels #Energy

Exploit last North Sea oil and gas or risk mass job losses, Andy Burham urged
British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better

"Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running

"‘Small changes can make a big difference’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

‘It’s the unseen pollution’: how getting farmers, fishers and beavers together could save a Cornish river
A local initiative is testing simple ways to stop algal blooms in the River Fal threatening some of England’s most biodiverse marine habitats

UK sets record for number of days over 34°C #UnitedKingdom

UK sets record for number of days over 34°C
The UK on Thursday experienced its eighth day in 2026 with the mercury climbing above 34°C (94°F), the Met Office said, breaking the previous record by one day.

"Reform-led Wakefield Council scraps 2030 net-zero target"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Reform-led Wakefield Council scraps 2030 net-zero target
Wakefield Council has agreed to abandon its target of becoming a carbon-neutral authority by 2030 and reduce its climate change budget by £170,000.

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"110-pound python named Jodie Foster is the first snake to receive human cancer treatment"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #ChesterZoo

110-pound python named Jodie Foster is the first snake to receive human cancer treatment
Jodie Foster, a 23-year-old python, became the first snake to receive electrochemotherapy, previously a cancer treatment only for humans.

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Renewables

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
Law change means renters and flat owners may be able to cut bills as energy costs soar amid Iran war

"Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island "
#UK #UnitedKingdom #ChesterZerro

Zoo Plucks 21 Snails From Extinction and Returns Hundreds to Pristine Atlantic Island (WATCH)
Chester Zoo has restored hundreds of tiny snails to an island after they had grown so rare, they could collectively fit inside a petri dish.

"Clean economy brings jobs and growth, says Miliband as £100bn invested in green energy"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Finance

Ed Miliband to say UK must stick to net zero targets to deliver jobs and growth
Energy secretary expected to argue that UK clean economy is booming as private sector pledges over £100bn of investment

"‘The Government is not moving fast enough’: Industry leaders back the CCC’s call for rapid electrification"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

‘The Government is not moving fast enough’: Industry leaders back the CCC’s call for rapid electrification
The UK Government’s independent climate advisers have warned that unless the Government takes an all-hands-on-deck approach to electrification, it will miss its climate targets. Industry has backed the call, demanding a whole systems approach to decarbonisation. Here, edie summarises the key industry reaction.

"London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #BP #BritishPetroleum

London Science Museum cuts links with BP after decades of partnership
Campaigners say ‘seismic shift’ follows years of pressure to sever ties with oil and gas firm

"Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heat wave"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Education

Hundreds of schools close as UK braces for record-breaking heat wave
The UK braced for a record-breaking heat wave Tuesday as hundreds of schools closed early for the next two days and train companies slashed services.

"Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Two planned datacentres will have higher UK carbon emissions than ExxonMobil, analysis finds
Exclusive: Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire sites predicted to emit 4.5m tonnes a year when fully running

"From EVs to climate adaptation: 10 green policies the next Prime Minister will need to clarify"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV

From EVs to climate adaptation: 10 green policies the next Prime Minister will need to clarify
The UK is set to appoint its seventh Prime Minister in just ten years, and there is a mounting to-do list sitting in the in-tray at Number 10. Here, edie analyses what green policies still need sorting out when the next Prime Minister is announced.

"London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #London

London’s low emission zone is working – so why are cities around the world so cautious about clean air?
Similar initiatives have been launched from Barcelona to Bogotá, but they have misinformation, political pressure and vested interests stacked against them

"UK Startup is Making Electricity From Bacteria in the Soil – Maybe Your Garden Will Power Your Home Some Day"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

UK Startup is Making Electricity From Bacteria in the Soil - Maybe Your Garden Will Power Your Home Some Day
A UK startup, Bactery, says its battery powered by bacteria uses nature’s microbes to generate an unending trickle of power from the soil.

"Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action

"Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wetlands

Over 75% of UK wetlands have been destroyed – restoring them would help prevent wildfires
The British landscape has been stripped of many of its bogs and wetlands in the last three centuries.

"Food labeling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food

Food labeling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%
Economists say labeling supermarket food to show its environmental impact, combined with taxing the most carbon-intensive items, could slash UK greenhouse gas emissions by almost 5% while generating net gains for society.

"Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding

"Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It’s wrong - Larry Elliott"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

Reform says we need to choose between climate and economy. It’s wrong
The party’s deputy leader Richard Tice says we should stop worrying about extreme heat and enjoy it. This dangerous nonsense will wreck our finances and the planet, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

"‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears

"Tories accused of ‘living in fantasy land’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero

Tories accused of ‘living in fantasy land’ as party lays out plans to ditch net zero
Green campaigners branded the Conservative’s plan to ditch net zero as a proposal that ‘flies in the face of all the real-world evidence’

"Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heathrow

Heathrow third runway likely to harm health of millions nearby, official report warns
Expansion could also hit access to housing, education, healthcare, open spaces and transport, analysis says

"‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pesticides

‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets used

"England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Trees

England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
Woodland Trust says trees struggling in drought stress, with older ‘survivors’ disproportionately affected

"Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
Campaigners hope move will will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel

"Water firms in England and Wales ‘leak five times what hosepipe ban would save’"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water

Water firms in England and Wales ‘leak five times what hosepipe ban would save’
Greenpeace UK says 2.87bn litres lost daily, a fifth of all water pumped through network

"Families 'waste hundreds each year from throwing away uneaten food' - see areas worst for it"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FoodWaste

Families 'waste hundreds each year from throwing away uneaten food' - see areas worst for it | LBC
UK cities where families ‘losing significant cash in the bin due to food waste’

"Heatwave delivers savings spike for UK homes fitted with solar"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #SolarPower

Heatwave delivers savings spike for UK homes fitted with solar
Last week’s heatwave helped British houses fitted with solar panels garner £40m in collective benefits, as more organisations call for Government intervention to limit energy costs for households.

"Burnham risks Labour backlash if he reverses ban on new oil and gas drilling"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Burnham expected to reverse ban on new oil and gas drilling
Incoming prime minister likely to reverse manifesto pledge and allow new North Sea licences, reports say

"Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Reform’s Tice accused of misinformation after urging people to enjoy heatwaves
Backlash from nurses, medical experts and green campaigners in response to deputy leader dismissing efforts to reach net zero

"How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions - Fiona Harvey"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do list

"‘A secret had been shared’: The inside story of an emergency climate briefing that made experts cry"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

The inside story of a climate briefing that made experts cry
The People’s Emergency Briefing has been screened nearly 2,000 times around the UK - and Germany is preparing its own.

"Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
Repeated heatwaves, driven by climate crisis, have raised need for guidance as workers struggle to cope

"The areas near rail stations where new homes could be built on green belt land"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

The areas near rail stations where new homes could be built on green belt land
Councils will have to give a default ‘yes’ to proposals for housing around train stations, even if they are on green belt areas

"Almost all UK businesses expect to electrify operations by 2035, says poll"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Business

Almost all UK businesses expect to electrify operations by 2035, says poll
According to a survey conducted by the We Mean Business Coalition, E3G and the Global Renewables Alliance, 90% of UK business executives foresee their firms electrifying over the next decade.

"Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1
Exclusive: allowing firms to dodge biodiversity protections by paying into levy will harm nature and economy, say 100 experts in letter

"3 in 4 Britons (74%) concerned about climate change today following heatwave summer"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

3 in 4 Britons (74%) concerned about climate change today following heatwave summer
London, UK. New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 31st July – 4th August 2026, reveals a significant shift in public concern following a summer of elevated temperatures.

"See how a gardener turned a boring patch of grass into a lush English garden over 5 years"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

See how a gardener turns a boring patch of grass into a lush English garden over 5 years
One woman turned her bare new build garden into a wildlife cottage garden in five years: no big budget or big yard. Here’s how she did it.

"Is it time for the UK to set maximum workplace temperatures?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom
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Is it time for the UK to set maximum workplace temperatures?
A coalition of environmental and anti-poverty organisations has warned ministers that the UK is “built for a climate that no longer exists”, calling for urgent action to protect people from increasingly frequent and severe heatwaves after this year's extreme temperatures were linked to thousands of deaths.

"Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment #Education

"May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

May and June heatwaves killed about 2,700 people in England and Wales, data suggests
Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures

"Trail cameras capture adorable sighting of first wild pine marten babies born in a century"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Trail cameras capture first wild pine marten babies born in the UK in a century
The new kits are the offspring of a group of endangered pine martens who were released into the wild in 2024 and 2025.

"‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘Like a sauna’: London tube travellers swelter in temperatures higher than legal limit for cattle
The tube cannot easily be adapted to cope with heatwaves, making conditions almost unbearable

"UK officially ratifies landmark High Seas Treaty"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Oceans

"Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time
DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity

"‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #PFAS #ForeverChemicals

‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent

"Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’
Christian Wolmar"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Cars

Britain’s cars and SUVs are growing bigger – but there is a way to stop this deadly ‘carspreading’
Larger vehicles crowd our roads and are far more dangerous to pedestrians. Let’s curb them before they do even more damage, says says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

"Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildfires

Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires
Exclusive: England ‘desperately unprepared’ for effects of crisis including water shortages and heatwaves

"Populist and rightwing figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’"
#Climate #ClimateChange #UK

Populist and rightwing figures take aim at Ed Miliband and UK net zero policies at ‘anti-woke Davos’
Kemi Badenoch, who joined US anti-abortion activists and European far-right parties at ARC, described energy secretary as a ‘villain’

"Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
Discounts confirmed near more than 40 locations across Great Britain amid biggest upgrade to electricity grid since 1960s

"MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate crisis
As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and health

"UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

UK heatwaves may have cost economy £4.4bn in lost output so far this year, analysis finds
Verdant thinktank says cost could top £25bn a year by 2030 and calls for maximum temperature for working and urban redesign to cool down cities

"‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Teachers call for schools to be urgently adapted for hot weather amid reports of nausea, fainting and heatstroke

"From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

From grey water to cool spaces: 10 climate crisis policies Britain needs right now
Rejecting North Sea drilling licences and protecting nature are just some measures Andy Burnham must implement to ready country

"£400 plug-in solar panels to go on sale in shops – in time to catch record summer"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Energy

£400 plug-in solar panels to go on sale in shops – in time to catch record summer
The devices, which it is estimated will save households between £70 and £110 per year, are set to go on shelves from 27 August as retailers and manufacturers complete final checks

"UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

UK swelters in third heatwave of the year as western Europe counts cost of hottest-ever June
Britain expands heat alerts while estimates suggest last month’s death toll could surpass 20,000 across continent

"Brick Lane is one of the UK’s hottest places. Now a data centre could make it worse"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Technology

Brick Lane is one of the UK’s hottest places. Now a data centre could make it worse
Government approved redevelopment plans for the popular east London street despite local opposition. Residents already struggle with extreme heat and water access.

"Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

Sadiq Khan calls on Andy Burnham to commit to climate action as pressure grows over North Sea oil
London mayor points to ‘terrifying scenes’ this summer amid speculation Burnham may back Jackdaw and Rosebank projects

"UK launches climate security taskforce"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

UK launches climate security taskforce
The Government has appointed military, security and academic experts to a new taskforce designed to inform policymakers of how climate change and nature loss could impact UK security measures.

"Ed Miliband to lead UK engagement at World Bank on climate and development"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Ed Miliband to lead UK engagement at World Bank on climate and development
The UK Government has announced that the Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, will take on the role of UK Governor to the World Bank, taking personal leadership of the UK’s engagement on international development and climate finance.

"UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

UK waters hit with extreme heatwave as global sea temperatures reach record levels
Experts warn that some marine species are at risk of ‘mass mortality events’ in ever-warming oceans

"Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy

Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Firm urges customers to avoid running washing machines and dishwashers between 6pm and 8pm on Wednesday

"Nature’s Beauty is Restored After Farmer Obliterated Shoreline of Important Salmon Run"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Nature

Nature’s Beauty is Restored After Farmer Obliterated Shoreline of Important Salmon Run
Before-and-after photos from Herefordshire, England, show how nature’s beauty has returned to a riverside previously obliterated by a local farmer. The farmer used an 18-ton digger to dredge a section of the River Lugg near Leominster, and stripped every tree from a mile-long stretch of one of Britain’s most important salmon rivers. He was jailed […]

"Orcas Returning to UK Coast in Numbers Rarely Seen–With an Acrobatic Flip for Excited Tourists (Watch)"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Orcas

Orcas Are Returning to UK Coast in Numbers Rarely Seen–With One Performing Acrobatic Flip for Excited Tourists (Watch)
Orca sightings in the North Sea are creating excitement for tourists and fishermen—some of whom can't remember ever seeing them before—WATCH.

"Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

Why Britain is breathing the world’s wildfire smoke
Scientists say global blazes account for 10% of UK’s particle pollution – and climate crisis could make the problem worse

"Demand for air conditioning surged 320% during UK heatwave"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Demand for air conditioning surged 320% during UK heatwave
Requests for home air conditioning installations have skyrocketed in the last fortnight, rising over 300% year-on-year as temperatures reached record-highs.

"Heat waves: Expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Heat waves: Expert tips on redesigning UK homes to cope with hotter temperatures
As the UK prepares for the third heat wave of 2026, most people will be hoping to keep cool at home. Building regulations to protect homes from overheating were introduced in 2022. These require all new homes to be checked at the design stage to see if they might be at risk of overheating. If the overheating risk is high, the architect has to make changes to the design.

"UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

UK ‘only’ contributes 1% global emissions – but alongside many other countries, that all adds up
If many countries take the stance that ‘we’re only contributing 1% of global emissions’, responsibility dwindles and action stalls.

"England’s poorest areas face deepest cuts to green space under planning law changes, report finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England

"British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Butterflies

British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds
Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach

"Q&A: How UK’s seventh carbon budget will deliver ‘£865bn’ in economic benefits"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #CarbonDioxide

Q&A: How UK’s seventh carbon budget will deliver '£865bn’ in economic benefits - Carbon Brief
The Labour government wants to cut UK greenhouse gas emissions to 87% below 1990 levels...

"UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

UK plastic manufacturer could face legal action over toxic emissions
Exclusive: Environment Agency is considering whether to prosecute Huntsman Polyurethanes over emissions of carcinogenic benzene