England's Drought: A Crisis in the Making, Not a Surprise As the UK teeters on the edge of its fifth heatwave this summer, it's clear that England is facing a crisis of its own making.
The National Drought Group's declaration of drought stricken areas across the country should come as no surprise to those who have been paying attention.
Climate change has been shifting England's weather patterns for decades, with rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events taking a toll on infrastructure, economy, and ecosystems.