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Record dry spring and summer heatwaves mean that without winter rain there will be drought next year with impacts on nature, agriculture and navigation
Read about temporary adjustments to agri-environment scheme options and actions in 2024 due to wet weather.
Thames Barrier to close, temporary defences on Thames and Severn, more pumps in Somerset
This page summarises Chapter 12 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on chemicals and climate exposure. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
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