- Due to extreme weather, the Met Office has issued red heat warnings as the heatwave spreads from the UK into Europe.
- Urgent guidance issued by the Met Office regarding extreme heat affecting Western Europe and England.
- Heatwave impacts expected across England and Wales, leading to warnings for major cities including London and Birmingham.
- Drought and heatwave conditions are pressuring the government in England to consider necessary policy changes.
Andy Burnham and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland urged rejection of oil/gas consents and shared drought risks.
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Updated Aug 16
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Andy Burnham and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland urged rejection of oil/gas consents and shared drought risks.
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
UK Climate Change public body
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Related events
- Climate campaigners are urging the government to take stronger action regarding the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves.
- Andy Burnham is leading the cross-government response to drought conditions.
- Andy Burnham discussed Rosebank in the context of oil/gas license approvals and as an example of energy policy challenges for Greater Manchester.
- The UN issued a warning that continued investment in fossil fuel projects contributes to the increase in global heatwaves.
- The government is considering various policy responses to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.