Britain is experiencing record temperatures, wildfires, and water shortages this summer. A policy analysis proposes 10 urgent measures to address climate impacts and adaptation needs.

Only 20 of 6,600 staff at the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs work on climate adaptation, according to a freedom of information request, as the nation faces intensifying heatwaves, wildfires, and droughts.

The Duke of Westminster’s dairy farm faces mounting pressures from climate change, including devastating heatwaves that reduce milk production and recent fertiliser shortages triggered by the Iran war conflict.

Scientists have formally defined a new category of heat wave called “snow eaters,” characterized by sustained above-freezing temperatures that can double snowmelt rates and cause significant flooding.

Nebraska communities receiving renewable energy tax revenue have funded infrastructure projects, though money is concentrated in just 10 of 93 counties, while some areas enact strict regulations limiting development.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will convene an emergency Cobra meeting to address extreme heat, wildfires, and drought affecting the UK, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C.

Approximately 25 million people across England and Wales face hosepipe bans as drought conditions strain water supplies following successive heatwaves and record-dry weather.

A debate is emerging over whether governments should prioritize cheaper electricity or cleaner electricity generation to achieve climate targets, with advocates arguing lower prices would accelerate adoption of green technologies like heat pumps and electric vehicles.

England is on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths recorded during May and June heatwaves, potentially surpassing the 2022 record of 2,985 deaths.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the UK government to recommit to climate action and reduce oil and gas dependence amid summer drought and wildfires, as pressure mounts over potential North Sea drilling approvals.

The Trump administration has halted or delayed billions in federal grants for grid infrastructure projects across the country, with some awards explicitly targeted based on state political affiliation.

Actor Michael Sheen investigates a whistleblower’s allegations that chemical giant Monsanto dumped toxic PCBs at sites across Wales, potentially linked to rare cancers among local residents.