The British way of life is under severe threat. That's the stark warning issued by the government's Climate Change Committee in a landmark report out today.
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The British way of life is under severe threat. That’s the stark warning issued by the government’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) in a landmark report out today.
Urgent changes are needed including investing in flood defences, air conditioning and other measures to protect the country.
The government has said it would carefully consider and respond to the committee’s advice.
Produced by Maeve Campbell and Nanette van der Laan
Key developments
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UK warned to prepare for 40C summers threatening British way of life
CCC: Investing in ‘urgent’ UK adaptation action ‘cheaper than climate damages’ - Carbon Brief
England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
The UK faces growing climate threats - where is the response to match?
How UK must adapt to cope with climate change
UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns
Climate Advisers Call For Maximum Workplace Temperature Rules In U.K.
Why scorching hot summers could change the UK as we know it
