I’m a disaster responder – Britain’s constant heatwaves have left it broken, bone-dry and in denial
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- By The Independent
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I’m a disaster responder – Britain’s constant heatwaves have left it broken, bone-dry and in denial
With the driest July on record leading to devastating fires and heat continuing to short-circuit vital infrastructure, from roads to railways, government adviser Lucy Easthope explains why she is certain we’ve left it too late to cope with what is coming next
