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The Guardian
Limited Defra staff focus on climate adaptation
The UK government is significantly underprepared for the impacts of climate change, with only 20 staff members working on climate adaptation within the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Experts warn that the rising frequency of heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires poses serious risks to water supplies, public safety, and the economy, potentially costing up to 5% of GDP annually by 2050. Despite escalating climate-related disasters, government response and staffing remain inadequate to address the crisis effectively.
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