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Daily Episode 226 - A focus on the UK
· 18 min · S2 E226
Episode Daily Episode 226 - A focus on the UK
An episode to focus on various aspects of collapse showing up in the UK in recent days:
Network Rail says heat poses ‘exceptional challenges’ after two trains derail in 24 hours | Rail transport | The Guardian
Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought | Water industry | The Guardian
England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather | Trees and forests | The Guardian
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas | Marine life | The Guardian
Just received UK, people still think this is normal? : r/collapse
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Links in the notes 7
- https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/14/train-derails-near-essex-town-of-wickford
- https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/16/water-companies-england-and-wales-explore-surge-pricing-bills-drought
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/18/england-ancient-oak-trees-dying-extreme-hot-dry-weather
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/aug/17/marine-heatwave-new-normal-britain-seas
- https://www.reddit.com/r/collapse/comments/1voeonq/just_received_uk_people_still_think_this_is_normal/
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