Wildfires

Climate change

Wildfires are on the rise in Britain. So how do we protect ourselves?

Fire and rescue services in England and Wales have already responded to 996 wildfires so far this year. There were 994 incidents in 2022, previously the worst year for wildfires

Global heating

The 1.5C global warming target is a 'delusion', warns climate scientist who fled Los Angeles

A fire broke out in London on the hottest day ever recorded.

Wildfires

Wildfires

Wildfires are on the rise in Britain. So how do we protect ourselves?

The 1.5C global warming target is a 'delusion', warns climate scientist who fled Los Angeles

UK 'not prepared' for more frequent wildfires as climate change accelerates

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