Britain has experienced its hottest and driest spring on record, leading to heightened risks for fish and wildlife. The Angling Trust reports increased nitrate and ammonia pollution in rivers, with only 14 percent of rivers in good ecological health. Between March and June of 2025, temperatures in England and Wales reached unprecedented levels, resulting in 87 fish kills and 36 incidents of low flows. These environmental issues highlight the severe stress global warming is placing on Britain's waterways and ecosystem.
The UK's hottest and driest spring on record has caused an increased risk to fish and wildlife as it has led to record levels of water pollution in rivers.
The Angling Trust reported that river temperatures in England and Wales between March and June were the hottest since records began three years ago.
The Angling Trust has recorded 87 fish kills due to pollution and low oxygen in 2025, along with 36 incidents of low flows.
Global warming is placing severe stress on Britain's waterways, showing that only 14 percent of the country's rivers are in good ecological health.
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