UK | Over 22,000 archaeological sites threatened by climate change: report

Around 22,500 archaelogical sites in the UK are threatened by the climate crisis, which risks destroying artefacts under the ground, experts have said.

As warmer weater dries out waterlogged soil, this reduces its ability to preserve organic materials such as wood, leather and textiles.

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/uk-archaeological-sites-climate-crisis-b2000130.html