- Political leadership is needed to address failures in climate resilience across England.
- The government is considering various policy responses to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.
Climate campaigners are urging the government to take stronger action regarding the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves.
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Updated Aug 16
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Climate campaigners are urging the government to take stronger action regarding the increasing frequency and severity of heatwaves.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Green Party is calling on Andy Burnham to support the Maximum Workplace Temperature Bill.Sub-event
- Global Witness calls for Andy Burnham to take action on climate change and advocate for health system protection.Sub-event
- Pippa Heylings criticized Andy Burnham regarding his silence on extreme heat, leading to a joint letter with Ed Davey.Sub-event
Campaigners push for stronger government action on heatwaves.1 source
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The government is considering various policy responses to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.Also in this story
- Andy Burnham warned of greater flooding risks expected this winter.
- Andy Burnham is leading the cross-government response to drought conditions.
- The Prime Minister advises on government emergency response protocols regarding the country's overall preparedness.
Within Political leadership is needed to address failures in climate resilience across England.
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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