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"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.

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.

"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.

"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

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

"‘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

"Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UK’s Black-Necked Grebes"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Ducks

Former Industrial Ground Goes from Dump to Diversity and Hosts 64% of UK's Black-Necked Grebes
These beautiful waterfowl with thin ochre-golden feathers sashaying away from their ruby-red eyes have a very unusual migratory pattern

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) cautiously welcomes the decision to largely protect #UK astronomy from the catastrophic cuts previously under consideration: https://ras.ac.uk/news-and-press/news/ras-response-ukristfc-funding-announcement

BOK BOK - "Misfit" (1980)
Heard this song earlier. First time in decades. It's always a weird feeling to all of a sudden recall a very old memory through song.
This is Buzzcocks bassist Steve Garvey and Fall drummer Karl Burns. This is pretty much their only release. It's ok.
#music #UK

If you want to know just how disgusting a country the #UK is, read this story:
"the Home Office acknowledged that Maryam had cancer, but still refused the request to join her brother-in-law in Glasgow.
Officials concluded the family's situation did not meet the threshold for 'compelling circumstances.'"

"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

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
UK Apachi & Shy FX:
🎵 Original Nuttah (Bass intro)
#UKApachi #ShyFX
https://junglerootsvault.bandcamp.com/track/original-nuttah
https://open.spotify.com/track/55K24vPjLgAX8yLAq8fErj

"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.

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).

Thinking about the failure of the #UK, #EU, #Canada, #Japan, #USA

Thinking about the failure of the #UK, #EU, #Canada, #Japan, #USA

"UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Water

UK ministers explore raising price of water for industrial users amid shortages
Environment Agency says talks under way about increasing prices for industrial users to try to reduce poor water management

Farage is dripping in sleaze – but the rise of the right won’t defeat itself | Morning Star
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/farage-dripping-sleaze-rise-right-wont-defeat-itself

#nogenAI #noDataCenters #UK #Scotland
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"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.

"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

This is the actual #CountBinface talking about #Democracy. He's serious — and very interesting indeed. Strongly recommended.
I want to see this man in parliament.
#UKPol

BBC Sounds - Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain? - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Could an Ancient Athenian Fix Britain? on BBC Sounds.

"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

"VodafoneThree seeks UK-based carbon removal projects"
#VodafoneThree #UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions

VodafoneThree seeks UK-based carbon removal projects
VodafoneThree has opened a request for proposals (RFP) for UK-based carbon removal projects to account for 24,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

"UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Climate

UK government ‘irresponsible’ for not publishing emergency drought plans
Campaigners demand greater transparency into water companies’ plans not made public due to ‘security reasons’

"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

"Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Searches for UK homes with air conditioning more than double
Most owners would consider installing aircon as heatwaves lead buyers to focus on ability to stay cool, Rightmove says

"English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Wine

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat
Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest

"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

"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

"Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating

"‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Houses #Heatwave

‘We can see into the other room’: insurers face surge in subsidence claims
Stressed UK homeowners tell of cracks opening up in the walls around them after two record-hot summers

Does anyone know where I can find daily historic #isobar charts for the #UK? I want to study wind flows across #Britain during the three heatwaves we've had so far this year.

"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.

"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.

Everyone in the #UK: Layla Moran, our only #Palestinian MP, has presented a bill to #Westminster entitled "Occupied Palestinian Territory (Trade with Israeli Settlements) Bill".
This passed…

"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.

"Only a minority of UK wants EV transition to slow down, poll finds"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

"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

"North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

North Sea gasfield decision likely delayed until after Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Greens accuse Labour of hiding position to avoid criticism before contest, in which Zack Polanski is standing

"How water companies could charge you more during drought"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Drought #Water

How water companies could charge you more during drought
Rule changes being proposed by the regulator could allow a new regime of dynamic pricing creating higher bills when water is scarce

"The wind farm being paid £300m… to stop producing any power"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

The wind farm being paid £300m… to stop producing any power
British customers are paying to switch off wind farms that are producing more energy than the network can handle

"£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

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

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

"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

"Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
More than 50 organisations say PM urgently needs to show leadership and prepare British people for scale of change needed as UK struggles through another heatwave

"TPE invests £1bn in battery trains amid push to decarbonise UK transport"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Trains #PublicTransport

TPE invests £1bn in battery trains amid push to decarbonise UK transport
TransPennine Express (TPE) has confirmed that the £1bn investment will help to deliver Britain's first mainline battery-electric trains.

"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

"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

"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

"Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis

"Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #England #Environment

Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
Campaigners criticise C of E for failing to show moral leadership as one of country’s biggest landowners

"Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Schools #Education

Private schools offer 41% more tree shade than state schools in England
Analysis reveals stark socioeconomic divide, with schools with highest free school meal eligibility having fewer trees

"Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Food #Heatwave

Heatwaves hit the Sunday roast: why the RHS says cauliflower is off the menu
Charity urges gardeners in England to swap thirsty brassicas for drought-tolerant crops

"Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Lancashire #Chemicals

Lancashire chemicals factory facing potential legal claim announces closure
More than 90 residents have expressed interest in contamination claim against AGC Chemicals Europe

"Kemi declares war on net zero – and what remains of her party - John Crace"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #NetZero #Climate

Kemi declares war on net zero – and what remains of her party
Badenoch’s ideological purge gathers pace as moderates are cast out and the Tories edge ever closer to political extinction

"Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Environment

Two more people arrested over ‘mountain of illegal waste’ dumped in Oxfordshire
A total of six people apprehended as clean-up of rubbish stacked 10 metres high cost about £6m

"Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy - Carbon Brief
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has emerged as a major force in UK politics in recent years – pushing…

"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

"A UK prison offers carpentry classes. The inmates used their new skills to make 'hedgehog boxes'"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Animals

Inmates in a UK prison's carpentry class make and donate 'hedgehog boxes'
Other vocational programs at the prison have led to incarcerated individuals refurbishing bikes, restoring memorial benches, and more.

"‘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

"United Utilities fined nearly £1m after discharging raw sewage along Lancashire coast"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Sewage

United Utilities fined £1m after discharging raw sewage into Lancashire coast
Sewage plume reached seven bathing waters and significantly affected water quality in June 2023

"Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #Renewables

Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog
National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth

"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 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

"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.

"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

"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.

"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’

"Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Heatwave

Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
OS index examines which ‘urban heat islands’ suffer the most – and which cope the best with rising temperatures

"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 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

"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

"UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Emissions #Aviation

UK aviation emissions to be 50% higher than thought by 2050, government admits - Carbon Brief
The Labour government has signalled its support for a contentious third runway at Heathrow airport, with a final planning decision expected by 2029.

"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 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.

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

"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

"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

"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

"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’

"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.

"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

"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

"Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #FossilFuels

Jackdaw gasfield set to be approved by ministers this month, sources say
Energy secretary could recommend new North Sea drilling next week, as ministers also consider approval for Rosebank oilfield

"Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Energy #SolarPower

Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue

"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

"Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #EV #ElectricVehicles

Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Cut in electric vehicle sales targets could add millions of tonnes of CO2 to emissions in UK, say green campaigners

"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.

"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’

"From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves
Damian Carrington - Environment editor"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate

From ‘psyops’ to ‘hysterical hysteria’: how GB News and Talk TV lost their cool in the heatwaves
Thousands of heat-related deaths in record-breaking temperatures appeared to only intensify hosts’ climate denials

"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.

"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

"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

"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

"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.

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