The United Kingdom appoints a special representative for climate security.
The United Kingdom has appointed Madeline Alexandri as the world's first special representative for climate security. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that climate is a national security issue. The appointment comes after Britain and western Europe experienced their hottest summer on record.
- The UK appointed Madeline Alexandri as the first special representative for climate security.
- Andy Burnham stated that climate is a national security issue.
- The heat caused tens of thousands of excess deaths on the continent.
- Dame Madeleine Alessandri is the former head of the UK’s Joint Intelligence Committee.
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