One in five UK adults still flush wet wipes

Despite 76% of adults being aware of the environmental harm, nearly one in five admit to flushing wet wipes, contributing to pollution and costing over £200 million annually, according to a report

‘Brits feel unprepared for climate change’

Recent polling by the Local Government Association indicates that just 5% of the UK public feels adequately prepared for the impacts of climate change

Experts call for ban on artificial grass in home gardens

Sheffield scientists are calling for a ban on artificial grass and incentives for homeowners to garden sustainably to tackle climate change and promote healthier urban landscapes

Government accused of “lost decade” in preparing for climate change impacts

The Climate Change Committee has found that only five out of 45 adaptation outcomes across different sectors of the UK economy had fully credible planning in place

Tomatoes denied by extreme weather!

Extreme cold and floods have seen crop yields hit hard

CCC: ‘Government not spending enough to tackle climate change’

More investment is needed to combat flooding, heatwaves and droughts – the watchdog says

UN: ‘Floods in Pakistan to push 42m into poverty’

This combines the impact of last year’s heavy floods and what’s predicted for 2022

UN appealing for $51bn to save 230m from climate disaster

This is a record amount, as floods and droughts continue to rise

Climate change giving youngsters second thoughts on having kids

Africa is the most worried continent, after experiencing climate shocks themselves – a UNICEF report has found

Developing nations call for climate support at COP27

“Get real” on climate action is the message to wealthier countries