Climate change may have seemed slightly relevant ten years ago, where a conversation around it could die down quickly. Today, however, the term climate change invokes a strong response out of most in the room, whether in favour or denial. It’s become apparent that we can’t ignore the issue anymore. It’s starting to have real repercussions on our lives, and they will only worsen with time.

What will climate change in England look like?

The UK is a hub of industrial activity which means it has already seen pollution firsthand. But, climate change is more than the corrupt quality of air. It penetrates all levels of our lives. For example, citizens have begun to notice that warm sunny days have become more common and prolonged, which is just a snippet of what is to come.

Weather hazards:

If the emission levels do not go down and temperatures rise, England could soon lose its typical cold weather. Instead, the summers are likely to be drastically dry and scorchingly hot.

In comparison, the winters will also become just as severe, with heavy rainfall and bone-chilling temperatures. As a result, stepping foot outside is soon going to become a trivial task all year round. In addition, diseases not so common to the region may also appear as the weather changes, adding to the health risks of a climate crisis.

Natural disasters:

With the change in weather patterns, flooding is also a prominent threat for England, and it will also affect crop health. Hence, food supplies will be upset. Severe winds could damage cable networks and transformers as well.

Humanitarian issues:

Some areas won’t be able to produce necessary food supplies, and it will affect nearby localities. Incomes in the farming sector will suffer, and many regions may experience food shortages. All in all, England will face severe setbacks at the hands of the climate crisis. Citizens need to prepare fast and with as much caution as possible.

How can you prepare for Climate Change in England?

Governments have time and time again talked about lowering greenhouse gas emissions. However, that is a task that will be accomplished with a lot of policymaking and time. Meanwhile, citizens can’t sit around and hope one day the climate crisis will revert itself. Instead, they need to begin making an active effort to curb its impacts on their lives. These are a few of the practices you can implement on an individual or communal level.

Preventive measures:

Flooding of surface water has become a significant area of concern for many. Drainage systems aren’t adequately operating, and as a result, water tends to hover above the surface after heavy rainfall. A few ways to deal with this could be first to make sure your property is at an elevated point. If your house is built higher, the water is unlikely to persist or enter your building.

However, if relocating is not possible, you should sign up for flood insurance on all essential items. If the surface water rises and a full-on flood follows, having everything insured will help you deal with the aftermath in a less burdening manner.

Conservation strategies:

• You can set up a water butt to collect the excess water. Data shows that gardens tend to take up a large quantity of water every day. Since plants don’t require filtered water, this stored water should be a good substitute.
• To minimise the use of air conditioners and other CFC-producing devices in the summer, you can cover windows with blinds. This can help in keeping the temperature down.
• Switching the gas stove for an electric one will put a cap on your bill and prevent excess gas emissions. In addition, the heat will remain inside the house instead of escaping out and adding heat to the surroundings.
• Every day, waste food is dumped into oceans or waste yards, increasing water or land pollution. This food can be utilised to feed the needy instead of letting it go unused. Communities can come together to donate excess food to charity organisations or nearby localities suffering from a food shortage.

Final word:

Policy and action by governmental agencies will take the kind of time we do not have right now. So it has come down to individual efforts, and citizens can go a long way to ensure they have protection against the climate crisis. These lifestyle changes aren’t too hard to implement, but they’re going to leave you faring way better off in the future.