UK wildlife and habitats hit by climate change

CHAOTIC weather extremes have battered British wildlife and habitats in the past year, experts have warned.

- By Emily Beament

Climate change is accelerating at a "frightening pace", and the country is "shockingly underprepared", said The Wildlife Trusts in a report.

Over the past year, Britain has faced the warmest spring on record, multiple heatwaves, droughts and extensive flooding.