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Mari Martiskainen, Professor of Energy and Society, SPRU, University of Sussex Business School, University of Sussex

Five environmental issues that should be higher on the election agenda

Rivers and seas need more comprehensive monitoring of sewage pollution. kosmos111/Shutterstock

While most of the UK general election campaigning so far has focused on issues like economic growth and fixing the cost-of-living crisis, several key environmental issues are not getting enough attention.

Climate change should be top of the agenda. The world is experiencing record-breaking temperatures, with temperature rises in the Antarctica being particularly alarming. This year, there has been a record number of weather-related insurance claims in the UK linked to extreme weather events.

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