London could lose most of its trees by 2090 due to climate change

As much as 72 per cent of London’s urban canopy could be at risk because of heat and drought inflicted by global warming, according to the Kew Gardens Tree Collections and Arboriculture team.

In collaboration with the Greater London Authority, the report found that 62 per cent of London’s 1.2 million trees have low suitability to warmer urban environments while 10 per cent are already vulnerable.