Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in what scientists have called a “visible signal” of climate breakdown disrupting the natural world. “This new analysis shows a very clear link between rising temperatures and impacts on our plant species,” said Walker. Last week, the Met Office said 2025 was likely to be the UK’s hottest year on record. Debbie Hemming, a vegetation expert at the Met Office, said it was “tangible evidence” that climate breakdown was directly influencing the world around us. “These findings underscore how rising temperatures and increasing climate extreme events are shifting the natural cycles of our plants and wildlife,” she said.

Source: The Guardian January 02, 2026 08:23 UTC