Labour told to reverse woke green policies as campaigners say they make wildfires WORSE

The Government has been urged to reverse eco-policies that campaigners say make wildfires worse. With this summer set to be the hottest on record, more than 1,000 fires have already hit England and Wales, matching last year’s total. The fires have been blamed on climate change, with temperatures soaring and nearly three quarters of England and Wales in drought.But countryside campaigners say that Government policies are playing a part by creating the perfect conditions for fires to take hold. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Many upland UK landscapes include large areas of peatland.Previously, land managers such as farmers or gamekeepers would carry out controlled burning during the winter months. This involves setting fire to a...

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