The government is actively managing the heat crisis and severe drought conditions in England, involving ministerial meetings and emergency committees.
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Updated Aug 14
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The government is actively managing the heat crisis and severe drought conditions in England, involving ministerial meetings and emergency committees.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Scrutiny reveals low staff focus on climate adaptation within the government while emergency committees are chaired during a heatwave in England.Sub-event
- Andy Burnham is concerned about the New Forest fire and will chair an emergency COBRA committee amidst heat warnings for London.Sub-event
Government bodies are chairing emergency committees and issuing heat warnings amid severe drought in England.1 source
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Environment Agency
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