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By British Veterinary Association
Keep pets safe as temperatures set to rise to 30 degrees
Vets urge pet owners to take precautions to protect animals as heat-health alert issued.
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Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Under the weather: Reimagining mobility in the climate crisis
Transport systems are essential to the movement of people, things, and services. When disrupted, as during severe weather, social and economic costs are high. Communities are vulnerable to extreme weather – whether in Canada or in the UK. In this article, Dr Stephanie Sodero from The University of Manchester, draws on her research and uses Atlantic Canadian hurricane case studies to explore how communities can prepare for increasing local disruptions to transportation systems resulting from shifts in the global climate. She presents practical recommendations for policymakers on how mobility can be reimagined to work with, rather than against, the climate in ways that also benefit the health of local communities.
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By British Veterinary Association
Vets warn pet owners to protect animals from toxic grit and other winter hazards as temperatures plunge
As temperatures plunge across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warning to animal owners to take measures to protect pets from a range of winter hazards which could lead to serious illness. Extended exposure to extremely cold weather and accidental ingestion of toxic grit and antifreeze are amongst the most concerning.
Councils Face Shortage Of Gritter Drivers Because They Can't Match Private HGV Pay
Transport
Councils Face Shortage Of Gritter Drivers Because They Can't Match Private HGV Pay
Nearly two thirds of councils in England are worried they can't recruit enough HGV drivers to run their gritting lorries this winter, amid suggestions they can't compete with higher private sector pay in a sector blighted by workforce shortages.



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By Openreach
Repairing damage caused by the storms
Thousands of engineers are busy repairing the damage caused by Storm Eunice and most recently, Storm Franklin. Most of the work is taking place in the South West, South Wales, London and the South East, and East Anglia.
Teachers Have Told Pupils To Wear Thermals And Coats To Lessons To Cope With 'Freezing Classrooms'
Education
Teachers Have Told Pupils To Wear Thermals And Coats To Lessons To Cope With "Freezing Classrooms"
Teachers are telling pupils to wear vests and thermals under their school shirts and keep their coats on in lessons as poorly ventilated classrooms are forced to open windows and doors to protect against Covid-19.