The UK is experiencing a rise in bird flu outbreaks, prompting calls for a vaccination plan for poultry. Despite the increasing outbreaks, the UK still does not allow the vaccination of poultry against bird flu. Similarly, a new strain of H5N9 bird flu has been detected at a commercial duck farm in California's Merced County, leading to the euthanization of all ducks at the operation. These incidents raise concerns about the spread of the disease and its impact on the poultry industry, as well as the measures taken to contain it. Additionally, scientists are expressing fears that the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been addressed seriously, leading to speculation about the potential of the UK getting colder despite global warming.