Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Zack Polanski issued a stark warning, declaring: “We are facing the biggest threat to this country since the Second World War.” Polanski was joined in central London by BBC Springwatch presenter Chris Packham, who advocated for policymakers to “criminalise irresponsible journalism” and implement a wildfire warning system. “Now, some will say we can’t afford to make these changes. These last few weeks are showing we can’t afford not to – we are facing an existential threat.” “‘We can’t afford net zero’?