About this episode

The Matts discuss the government's response to the severe heat this summer and its impact on public perception of the climate crisis.

The Matts discuss the government’s response to the severe heat this summer in England and Wales (sorry Scotland!)… and whether this year will be a turning point in the public’s perception of urgency around the changing climate. But first, they deal with the charge they were “lily-livered” in their response to the tragic death of Jason Arday. Produced by Matt Withers OFFER: Subscribe to The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Matt Withers

Topics covered

• climate crisis
• government response
• public perception
• heatwave
• environmental urgency

Keywords

• climate crisis
• government response
• heatwave
• public perception
• environment

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Places: England, Wales, Scotland

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