Prince William Warns of Growing UK Wildfire Risk From Climate Change
Prince William has said the UK faces a frightening risk of more wildfires as the climate changes. He said summer 2026 was the first time he felt worried about how large the wildfires had become. His comments add a royal voice to growing concern about dry, hot summers.
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Context: Prince William leads the Earthshot Prize, which rewards projects that tackle environmental problems. UK wildfires have become a bigger concern in recent years as hotter, drier summers raise the chance of fires spreading.
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