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This page summarises Chapter 11 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on drought and human health. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
Information on the potential health impacts of drought in England and the measures that people can take to stay healthy during these events.
Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts
Drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, hedgehogs and garden birds struggling
Researchers collected data through weekly monitoring of markets, rangeland transects, and households.
Guidance for non-water company abstraction licence holders affected by prolonged dry weather and drought.
National Drought Group steps up operational response and asks people to play their part in managing the drought and use water wisely
Despite recent rainfall, a large part of the country remains in drought across England as we enter winter.
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