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British empire’s past emissions ‘double UK’s climate responsibility’
The UK is responsible for almost twice as much global heating as previously thought when its colonial history is taken into account, analysis has revealed.
British government signals support for oil and gas industry
Hannah Fearn: It may be hot, but most British homes don’t need aircon. Switch it off
As a coal-fired power station is readied to meet the exploding demand for portable units, let’s face it: this is just extravagance.
How UK architecture has made homes vulnerable to extreme heat and cold
Climate change is not an abstraction but felt immediately and painfully in homes — which are under ever greater scrutiny as the UK seeks solutions to the challenges of weather extremes.
Swimming warning as raw sewage spilt into bathing holiday hot spots 25,000 times in a year
Brits wanting a dip at holiday hot spots have been warned after raw sewage spilt into coastal waters 25,000 in the past year.
Expert says Vancouver storm damage a climate change 'wake-up call'
The damage sustained to Vancouver’s scenic seawall during a storm last week could be a sign of things to come as sea levels continue to rise due to climate change.
Militaries must consider climate change. This British general is leading the way
Richard Nugee, a three-star general, knew armed forces must adapt to a warming world. So one of the most senior officers in the British Army asked for a new job: drawing up a climate change strategy for the military.