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Heat in the Deep: What the UK's Prolonged Marine Heatwave Means for Sea Life, Fishers—and Us
It’s only June, yet the seas around Britain are already swimming in summer heat. Sea surface temperatures (SSTs) off the coasts of Cornwall, Devon, western Ireland, and Wales are registering 2–4 °C above the seasonal average.
Shaun Warren
Drought in the UK: Navigating the Implications of the Driest Spring in 132 Years
The United Kingdom is confronting an escalating water crisis following its driest spring since 1893. The National Drought Group (NDG) convened on 5 June 2025 to address the pressing challenges posed by this unprecedented climatic event.
Shaun Warren
Balancing Growth and Ecology: The UK's Housing Drive and Water Pollution Concerns
In a bid to tackle the UK's chronic housing shortage, the government has announced plans to relax specific water pollution regulations, potentially enabling the development of over 100,000 new homes by 2030.
Shaun Warren