World Class Procrastinators?

The UK seems to have taken on board, the need to reduce 'greenhouse gas' emissions (they have at least been fast to 'pledge' reductions by 2050). What the government have not been very good at, however, is preparing for the effects of climate change (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/16/uk-failing-to-protect-against-climate-dangers-advisers-warn). Summers are confidently predicted to be much hotter (especially in the South of England). More older people will be endangered by heat stress in overheating homes. There is an increased probability of wildfires. Travel is likely to be disrupted by challenges to electrical supplies, distorting of rail tracks etc. Winters are also likely to be much wetter, with an increased flooding risk. It seems that virtually no planning has taken place so far to deal with these issues. Talking the talk without walking the walk?