A host of prominent scientists warned UK leaders that the country faces severe, interconnected risks to its economy, public health, food systems, and national security from climate change. Experts cited the risk of collapse in the Atlantic Overturning Current (AMOC), which could subject London to extremely cold -20°C winters and simultaneously hotter-than-today summers. A retired general noted that the climate crisis is a greater strategic threat to the nation than military conflicts. The briefing urged politicians to embrace deep, rapid, and fair decarbonization to ensure the country’s resilience and stave off the worst potential outcomes.
November 27, 2025. theguardian.com