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- 1UK climate minister warns food system vulnerable to El Niño▼Our food system is vulnerable to El Niño, warns UK climate minister
A UK climate minister has warned that the global food system is vulnerable to El Niño, the periodic warming of Pacific Ocean waters that disrupts weather patterns and can hit crop harvests. The warning highlights concerns that extreme weather linked to El Niño could drive up food prices and threaten supply security at a time of already strained agricultural conditions.
- 2Shell pollution linked to nearly quarter of global heatwaves, PM urged to act▼# UK Shell’s pollution responsible for nearly quarter of global heatwaves PM urged to make fossil fuel giants pay compen
A new claim ties Shell's oil pollution to nearly a quarter of global heatwaves, prompting calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make fossil fuel companies pay compensation for extreme weather damage. Andy Burnham is associated with the campaign, and climate campaigners are urging the UK government to hold major polluters financially accountable for climate-related losses.
- 3England to plant half a million trees in three years▼Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
The UK government will pledge to plant half a million trees in England over the next three years, in an announcement to be made by Environment Secretary Angela Eagle. The plan is framed as part of efforts to protect communities against extreme weather, including flooding and heat, and reflects growing pressure on ministers to expand tree cover for climate resilience.
- 4UK climate minister warns El Niño threatens global food system●Our food system is vulnerable to El Niño, warns the UK’s climate minister. A record El Niño climate phase will unleash u
The UK's climate minister has warned that a record El Niño climate phase will bring unprecedented heat and extreme weather, leaving the UK food system vulnerable. Extreme weather could damage harvests worldwide, and the minister argues the answer lies in more localised food production to reduce reliance on global supply chains.
- 5Government pledges half a million trees for England●Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government https://www. theguardian.com/environment/2
The UK government has announced plans to plant half a million trees across England over the next three years. The pledge, announced by environment minister Angela Eagle, forms part of wider efforts to expand woodland cover and address the climate crisis. Environment groups and commentators are weighing in on whether the target is ambitious enough given the scale of England's reforestation needs.