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Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says

The number of potentially damaging environmental incidents triggered by this year’s hot and dry weather has surpassed that of 2025

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Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says

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The number of potentially damaging environmental incidents triggered by this year’s hot and dry weather has surpassed that of 2025

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