A leading climate change expert has warned that Britain is failing to adequately prepare for the inevitable impact of global warming on its coastlines.

'It is our home': Coastal erosion causing houses to fall into the sea

A clifftop dog walker passes the ENSCO-72 drilling rig in Poole Bay, off the coast of Dorset, where it is sinking an appraisal well on behalf of Corallian Energy to assess the potential reserves of oil in the 'Colter prospect', to the south of the existing Wytch Farm oilfield. Steve Parsons/PA 

Experts say the exploitation of new oil and gas fields must stop, but Kwasi Kwarteng argued new tech might allow oil to be removed in a carbon-neutral way.

Boris Johnson consigns coal to history - but why no mention of oil and gas? 

Almost 3,500 pools with peat moss are being dug into this ancient bogland, which could store ten times more carbon than a forest of the same size. 

An ancient bogland is being transformed into a 'giant sponge' to soak up carbon

One oil well could emit as much as 1,000 cars' worth of greenhouse gas over a year. But what's being done about the problem?

How millions of disused methane-pumping oil wells are fuelling climate crisis

Even if humanity manages to limit global warming to 1.5C, extreme heat will continue, the UK’s leading meteorologists have warned.

UK ‘to hit 40C' on regular basis even if global warming is limited

The Climate Change Committee says immediacy is needed to deal with the threat of overheating in homes, power cuts and damage to nature, crops and food supplies.

Climate Change Committee: Government must take urgent action in 'next two years'

The WWF says that if global warming is not stopped, spring wildlife such as bumblebees and bluebells will be threatened. 

Bumblebees are under threat due to climate change and global warming

Mountain hares, puffins, bumblebees and coffee plants that produce one of the world's favourite brews are among the species under threat from climate change.

From puffins to emperor penguins: The species at risk from global warming

Methane is a short-lived but very potent climate pollutant - here's why it's so damaging, and what actions you can take to reduce it.

Cut methane emissions to stop the earth heating up - report

Coating roof surfaces in the paint could cool buildings and reduce the need for air conditioning, researchers say.

University engineers create 'whitest ever' paint in bid to curb global warming

On World Met Day, Laura Tobin, GMB Meteorologist, explores why the world's oceans play such a vital role in climate change

World Meteorological Day: Why the oceans are more important than you might think

Royal aides close to the Duke of Cambridge warn the planet is reaching a "number of tipping points" from which there is no way back to repair the damage.

William warns world is at 'tipping point' as he launches environmental prize

2019 was the second warmest year in records dating back to the 19th century, an assessment shows.

2010s were hottest decade on record, scientists confirm

Across the east of the country 150 fires are raging, fanned by high winds and dry conditions on the ground.

Australia wildfires 'too big to put out', authorities warn

The planet is almost at a point of no return - which would have devastating consequences, scientists warn. 

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