Prolonged dry weather is damaging UK wildlife. The National Trust warns today that the Met Office has issued another 'extreme heat' warning for parts of England and Wales.
The charity today struggled to cope with record high temperatures across the country as lichen and moss in the temperate rainforest of Dartmoor's Lydford Gorge died. announces that it is heat.
While bats were found disorientated and dehydrated in Warrington, Northumberland during the hottest months, they were also found in the mountains in beautiful places in Cornwall, Devon and Norfolk. A fire has broken out.
The Trust warns that heatwaves and dry conditions must act as a wake-up call to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
10} Yesterday, the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a yellow warning for four days of extreme temperatures from Thursday to Sunday. Forecasters expect temperatures to rise to 35°C in parts of England and Wales.According to National Trust Climate Change Advisor Keith Jones, the charity is working to make the site more resilient to future temperature changes.
He also urged the incoming Prime Minister to prioritize emissions reductions as the next round of climate negotiations approaches in November.
