July 18 Horoscope: Uranus-Pluto Trine Sparks New Beginnings
Uranus aligns with Pluto on July 18, 2026, creating a cosmic reset for new beginnings. Aries, Taurus, Gemini urged to embrace change. All signs get personalized predictions.
Category : Environment
BoM: El Niño Could Make 2027 Hottest Year
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a potentially record-breaking El Niño, with 'mind blowing' climate models predicting 2027 could be the hottest year ever. Meanwhile, domestic violence crisis deepens after four killings in Australia.
How to Keep Cool: Heatwave Tips and Government Actions
Tom Greenhill shares tips on keeping homes cool during Europe's record-breaking heatwave, while Ajit Niranjan reports on government responses across the continent.
Australia's bushfire lessons for UK and Europe wildfires
Australia's century of bushfire knowledge is being tested by worsening fires, offering lessons for the UK and Europe amid deadly wildfires linked to climate change.
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Red-necked phalarope returns to Ireland after 30 years
Red-necked phalaropes, known as fairy birds, have returned to breed at Annagh Marsh, County Mayo, after more than 30 years, thanks to habitat restoration by BirdWatch Ireland.
Week in Wildlife: Raccoon Rescue, Rare Mouse, and More
This week's wildlife photos include a raccoon rescued from a storm drain in Pennsylvania, a mouse living at 7,000m in the Andes, and a harpy eagle chick in Bolivia.
Thunderstorms and Hail Strike Europe Amid Record Heatwave
Golf ball-sized hail hit French villages as severe thunderstorms swept Europe amid a heatwave. In Bangladesh, monsoon floods killed 53, with Cox's Bazar evacuated.
Climate change driving deadly flash floods across US
Climate change is causing more heavy rain and flash floods in the US, but infrastructure and regulations lag behind, experts say, citing recent deadly floods.
NYC air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke drifts south
Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges precautions as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into NYC, causing stinging eyes and hazardous air quality. Temperatures soar above 90°F.
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World Eskimo Indian Olympics revive ancient Alaska Native games
The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to Fairbanks, Alaska, for traditional games like the two-foot high kick, celebrating heritage and survival skills.
CDC warns against Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states
CDC warns consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states due to cyclospora outbreak linked to a single supplier in Mexico.
Flowerhorn cichlids invade Philippines lake, threaten natives
Escaped flowerhorn cichlids, human-bred hybrid fish, have integrated into Lake Sampaloc in the Philippines, threatening native biodiversity and raising concerns about parasites that can infect humans.
CCS is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion, experts say
Experts argue carbon capture is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion, with £264bn cost, methane emissions ignored, and renewables far more effective.
Ribena invests £200,000 to breed hardier blackcurrants
The UK blackcurrant harvest is expected to be 10% below average due to extreme weather. Ribena owner Suntory invests £200,000 with growers to develop resilient bushes.
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Wildfire smoke hits 109 million Americans
Canadian wildfire smoke affects 109 million people across US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east, with hazardous air quality in Chicago and Detroit.
7.3-magnitude earthquake in Mexico triggers tsunami alert
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Mexico, triggering a tsunami alert. Tremors felt in Guatemala and El Salvador. No immediate serious damage reported.
Hackney Leads London with 34 Green Flag Parks
Hackney has won the most Green Flag awards in London with 34 parks, surpassing Westminster's 33 and Southwark's 30, highlighting its commitment to green spaces.
Seven Greek islands declare drought emergencies
Seven Greek islands in the Aegean Sea have declared drought emergencies, with Astypalaia relying solely on bottled water. The government approved €15 million for desalination and water infrastructure.
Fly-tipping gang caught by dashcam dumping 750 tonnes
A fly-tipping gang was exposed after Peter Elliott's lorry dashcam filmed him dumping 750 tonnes of waste, leading to convictions for seven defendants in Winchester Crown Court.
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London teen dies snorkelling in Lake Malawi school trip
A 17-year-old Hampton School pupil, Eugene Enoch Kwon, died while snorkelling in Lake Malawi during a school trip. A search operation recovered his body, but he could not be saved.
Climate change supercharged West Africa floods, scientists find
Global heating made deadly floods in West Africa five times more likely, with 23% more intense rainfall, displacing thousands across Ghana, Togo, and Côte d'Ivoire.
Train crew trapped by flames in Canada wildfire
Video shows train crew near Armstrong, Ontario, engulfed by flames from one of over 100 wildfires. Crew member says 'We're encased in flames now.' Canadian National confirms safe evacuation.
Ontario wildfires: Toronto air quality worst globally
Smoke from over 100 active wildfires in northern Ontario has made Toronto's air quality the worst in the world, with unhealthy air reaching New York and cities across the northeastern US.
How birds cope in UK heatwave: shade, bathing, feeding
Birds cannot sweat; they use shade, wing-spreading, panting, and bathing to stay cool. Ground-feeders like blackbirds struggle to find worms in hard soil.
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Woman bitten by eastern brown snake tangled in bike chain
A woman in her 60s was bitten by a two-metre eastern brown snake tangled in her bike chain on a NSW rail trail. She survived a dry bite and was discharged from hospital.
World's first community-powered sauna opens in London
A community-powered sauna heated by food waste from a housing estate opens in Poplar, part of a circular urban farming project tackling climate crisis.
Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology warns the current El Niño could become the strongest on record, with climate models predicting sea surface temperature anomalies exceeding 3°C, potentially making 2027 the hottest year.
One in five World Cup matches breached heat warning levels
Guardian analysis finds 19% of 2026 World Cup matches reached WBGT levels that players' union said should trigger delays, highlighting climate crisis impact on football.
UK food security falls to 57%, labelled national security risk
Britain's food self-sufficiency has fallen from over 80% to 57%, prompting the government to classify it as a national security risk. The video explores causes and comparisons.
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After a decade of testing, these three air purifiers from Winix, Shark, and Dyson are top picks for removing wildfire smoke, pet dander, and cooking fumes from your home.
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