As the UK’s relentless heatwaves continue, drought grips more than half of England, farmers warn of the worst harvest on record and food shortages increasingly seem likely ahead, the impact of climate change is easy to see all around us – even if not everyone seems to be making the link. 

The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Emma Radcliffe as its new, and first, Deputy Chair. Emma takes up the role as we say farewell to Co-Chair Dr Sandy Mather who retired last week.

UK Health Alliance on Climate Change Co-Chair Prof Hugh Montgomery OBE issues a start summary of the latest climate science and the urgent need for action as the UK suffers the devastating consequences of its third heatwave of the year.