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June heatwave threatens fish and insects

Environment groups warn on impact from UK鈥檚 hottest June.

The UK's hottest June on record caused unprecedented deaths of fish in rivers and disturbed insects and plants, environment groups have warned.

The 麻豆社鈥檚 Climate Editor, Justin Rowlatt, was at Knowle Locks in Solihull looking at some of the effects of this heatwave on fisheries.

Today鈥檚 Mishal Husain spoke to John Ellis, the national fisheries manager at the Canal & River Trust. He explained that when it鈥檚 warmer fish need more oxygen, but as the temperatures rise water holds less of it.

Mishal also spoke to Emily Shuckburgh, the Director of Cambridge Zero, who emphasised the need for action on climate change.

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