Just 20 of 6,600 Defra staff working on climate adaptation amid drought and wildfires

A recent investigation found that only 20 out of 6,600 staff members at the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are working on climate adaptation. This is concerning because it suggests the government is not taking adequate steps to prepare for the impacts of climate change, such as droughts and wildfires. The lack of preparedness could have significant economic and social consequences, particularly for industries reliant on water and agriculture.

Read the source report: The Guardian