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"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 Government Moves To Introduce Anti-Deforestation Rules #UnitedKingdom

UK Government Moves To Introduce Anti-Deforestation Rules
The UK government has announced long-awaited new plans to introduce its own anti-deforestation rules after leaving the EU in 2020

"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.

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).

"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 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

UK Farming Roadmap Calls On Farmers To Swap Animals For Lentils #UnitedKingdom

UK Farming Roadmap Calls On Farmers To Swap Animals For Lentils
The Farming Roadmap 2050 proposes supporting UK farmers to swap high-emitting animal agriculture for sustainable crops such as lentils

"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

"Multiple homes on fire in Stourbridge on hottest day of year"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

Multiple homes on fire in Stourbridge on hottest day of year
Around 60 firefighters are tackling the grass fire near a golf course in the West Midlands, according to reports

"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.

Stop toxic chemical companies poisoning UK nature #UnitedKingdom

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Join the biggest EVER movement of nature defenders. It only takes two minutes.

"UK 'on course' to record warmest summer for second year in a row"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

UK 'on course' to record warmest summer for second year in a row
Britain is "on course" to chalk up its warmest summer on record for the second year running, the UK's Met Office weather agency said Tuesday as the country braced for its fifth heat wave of the season.

"Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Birds #Animals

Signs of a house sparrow comeback in the UK after decades of decline
Populations starting to stabilise but much still needs to be done to reverse loss of 30m that almost led to species vanishing

"UK records hottest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 38.1°C"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

UK records hottest day of the year so far as temperatures hit 38.1°C
This year could beat the record of Britain's warmest summer on average, even hotter than the infamous heatwave of 1976

"Toby Carvery to fund orchard replanting as settlement for felling ancient oak"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Trees #Environment

"Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Animals

"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.

"Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #London #Essex

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.

"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.

"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.

Air pollution slows lung growth during childhood, UK study shows https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/29/air-pollution-slows-lung-growth-childhood-uk-study

"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

"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

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

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.

"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...

"Heatwaves are exposing Britain’s urban cooling gap"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

Heatwaves are exposing Britain’s urban cooling gap
With over 15 million UK adults left unwell by the surging temperatures, analysis shows that the UK is falling behind the rest of Europe in terms of urban tree cover – a critical factor in how hot towns and cities get.

"Heatwaves: why British trees are shedding branches and dying"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Trees #Climate

Heatwaves: why British trees are shedding branches and dying
British trees struggle to survive as temperatures get higher, and many die.

"EV charging to generate £15.5bn for UK economy by 2035, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

"‘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

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

"Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Lindisfarne

"Renewable energy saves the EU over €51 billion, Green jobs secure over 100,000 jobs in Scotland"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland

Renewable energy saves the EU over €51 billion
Thanks to solar and wind power, the EU saved around €51 billion on fossil fuel imports in 2025.

"Rare British Plant Makes Extraordinary Comeback from Brink of Extinction"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Plants

Rare British Plant Makes Extraordinary Comeback from Brink of Extinction
There's something about an endangered plant: rooted, exposed, and unable to run from what threatens it, that unnerves one.

"Media reaction: UK and Europe’s ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Europe

Media reaction: UK and Europe's ‘mind-boggling’ May heat and climate change - Carbon Brief
Europe has been hit by a searing heatwave this May, which has shattered temperature records across France, Spain and the UK.

"The Norfolk city that shows the increasing environmental impact of the drought"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Environment

The Norfolk city that shows the increasing environmental impact of the drought
The lack of rain amidst severe heat can be deadly for marine life in rivers and waterways

"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

"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

"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

"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.

"Scotland’s ‘green datacentres’ policy ignores emissions impact of AI, analysis shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland

"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.

"Number of air conditioned UK homes doubles to more than 4m in three years"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #AirConditioning

"UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

"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

"‘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.

"UK records its highest ever May temperature"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

"Three-quarters of England in drought as summer’s fifth heatwave looms"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Heatwave

UK temperatures could hit 36C as fifth heatwave of summer looms
Met Office considers amber or red warning as forecasters say Thursday is likely to be hottest day of the week

"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.

"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

"Petrol drivers paid £175 more than EV owners due to oil crisis, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

"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

"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.

"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

"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.

"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.

"‘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

"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

"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’

"July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body finds

"Octopus surge spreads up UK coast as far as Scotland, study finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Scotland #Octopus

"June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sleep #Health…

June heatwave in UK led to ‘mass sleep deprivation’, poll suggests
Exclusive: Record temperatures fuelled by climate crisis left 86% of homes ‘too hot’ and many people feeling unwell

"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

"UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

"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

"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

"Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Pesticides #Food

"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

"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.

"Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Recycling

Other countries can learn from the UK’s successful shift to fortnightly bin collections
Fortnightly bin collections can prompt more recycling, research shows.

"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

"‘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

"‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety?"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

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

"One in three new UK cars now fully electric, says SMMT"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

One in three new UK cars now fully electric, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has published new figures showing that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 30% of new car registrations in the UK in June.

"Lidl GB scales Olio surplus food partnership to almost 200 stores"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Lidl #Food

Lidl GB scales Olio surplus food partnership to almost 200 stores
Lidl GB and food redistribution platform Neighbourly are scaling up their partnership with food-sharing app Olio to around 200 stores. This follows a successful trial in 20 stores, which prevented around 1,200kg of food waste per week.

"UK weather: Heat record set in 1995 will likely be broken next week"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

"NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Climate

NHS must prepare for annual summer heat pressures, says Yvette Cooper
Health secretary says global heating means UK hospitals and GPs will have to prepare for summer as well as winter peaks of demand

"All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water #Chemicals

All bodies of water in England polluted with toxic chemicals, official data shows
Environment Agency assessments find just 14.3% of country’s surface waters in good ecological status

"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

"Heatwaves and drought cost UK farmers £390m, research suggests"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave #Drought

Heatwaves and drought cost UK farmers £390m, research suggests
This year's exceptionally hot and dry conditions may have cut UK harvests by almost £400m according to provisional estimates.

"UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Turkey #Plastic

UK plastic ‘waste colonialism’ found to be polluting Turkey’s farming heartland
A Guardian investigation finds irrigation canals polluted with microplastics in Turkey, a major destination for UK waste

"National Grid launches mechanism to boost biodiversity across the grid"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Biodiversity

National Grid launches mechanism to boost biodiversity across the grid
The new market initiative will help National Grid meet Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements across new transmission projects.

"Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildlife #Environment

Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment
Over-the-counter treatments for cats and dogs contain chemicals that are banned in pesticides and pollute waterways