Burnham Says Disposable BBQ Ban Under Consideration As England swelters under an unprecedented heatwave, the usually innocuous disposable barbecue has become a focal point in the government's efforts to mitigate the risks of wildfires.
The news that Andy Burnham is considering a ban on these single use grills may seem like a knee jerk reaction to the recent blazes, but it speaks to a larger issue: our collective reckoning with the consequences of climate change.
England and Wales are experiencing drought conditions, with nearly three quarters of England declared in drought.