Emergency wildfire alert sent to millions in England and Wales
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency alert warning of a serious national wildfire risk, urging people to avoid activities that could spark fires.
Category : Environment
Bulldozers Plow Through Big Bend National Park as Border Work Advances
Bulldozers have begun clearing ground at Big Bend's Santa Elena Canyon for new border infrastructure, despite opposition and low crossing numbers, as part of a $46.5bn expansion.
UK Emergency Alert: Wildfire Risk 'Very High'
Millions in England and Wales received an emergency alert warning of very high wildfire risk, following blazes that destroyed 19 homes in Stourbridge.
France Arrests Suspects for Starting Wildfires
French authorities arrested two people on suspicion of starting wildfires in southern France, as Europe battles intense blazes amid heatwave.
Spain's 'brown challenge' pool pooing: Should UK tourists worry?
Spain's 'brown challenge' trend, where pranksters defecate in pools, has caused closures, but UK holidaymakers are unlikely to be affected unless visiting municipal pools.
London to Get 7 Days of Rain and Thunder Before August Ends
London will see up to seven days of rain and possible thunderstorms before August ends, with temperatures dropping to 22-25C, after a record-breaking 38.1C day.
Croydon Retailers Back GPS Tags for Shoplifters
Croydon businesses support a GPS-tagging pilot for persistent shoplifters, citing rising thefts and a lack of faith in police response.
Fossil Study: CO2 Emissions Will Wither Forests, Not Green Planet
Fossil leaf analysis from 56m years ago reveals that high CO2 levels caused forest collapse, countering claims that fossil fuel pollution greens the planet.
UN plastic treaty draft lacks ambition, experts warn
Experts say the latest UN plastic treaty draft is less ambitious than previous versions, with weak health commitments and industry lobbying hindering progress.
UK Records Hottest Day of 2022 as Europe Swelters in Extreme Heat
The UK recorded its hottest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 38.1C in London's Kew Gardens, as a heatwave across Europe triggered wildfires, evacuations, and warnings of worse to come.
Havering Council scraps climate emergency amid hottest summer
Havering Council, London's only Reform UK council, has cancelled its climate emergency declaration, citing taxpayer costs, as the capital experiences its warmest day ever.
Japan's 'human fridge' cooling booths sold to beat deadly heat
Japan sells 'Do Hiemon' cooling booths for £6,973 each as heatstroke cases top 53,000 and 79 die; UK braces for 38°C with 2,700 excess deaths.
Alligator attack victim's son reveals mom's calm courage
Dina Rae Spann, 58, lost her arm in a Florida alligator attack but stayed 'calm as a cucumber' as rescuers saved her, her son says.
Mystery Red Cat in Texas Baffles Rescuers, Public Warned
A stray cat with bright red fur in League City, Texas, has sparked online curiosity. Rescuers urge people not to touch it, hoping to catch it safely and determine the cause of its unusual color.
Men drive 51 miles with 50L 'legal' hosepipe water to London
Two men drove 51 miles from Brighton to London with 50 litres of water to bypass the hosepipe ban, helping 100 gardeners. The duo, George Lazarides and Joe Pattern, distributed the water free of charge.
Stairs cut heart death risk by 39%
A study of 450,000 people finds regular stair climbing reduces heart-related death risk by 39% and overall death risk by 24%.
Daily horoscope August 13, 2026: Practical turn
After yesterday's Solar Eclipse, cosmic energy turns practical. Moon enters Virgo, boosting order and realism. Find your sign's forecast for Thursday, August 13, 2026.
Pet goose Goosey saves Texas family's barn animals from fire
A four-month-old goose named Goosey alerted the Gerber family to a barn fire in Fort Bend county, Texas, on 4 August, saving chickens and turkeys.
Trump administration pulls support for Arctic Report Card
The Trump administration has withdrawn NOAA support for the Arctic Report Card, an annual climate report, affecting 2026 coordination.
Iceland plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse
Iceland experienced a total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, with complete darkness for over two minutes. The rare event drew thousands of visitors.
Where Have Climate Activists Gone During UK Heatwave?
As UK braces for 37°C heatwave and drought, climate activism has waned. Just Stop Oil's 2025 exit and policy wins explain the quiet.
Invertebrate of the Year 2026: Vote Now
Vote for the 2026 Invertebrate of the Year among 10 finalists, from immortal jellyfish to 120-decibel cicadas, highlighting over 1.3 million spineless species.
Soil fungus offers hope against African armyworm
A soil fungus found in KwaZulu-Natal could control African armyworms, a major crop pest, after a scientist's breakthrough research.
Neon Flying Squid Glide in Formation Above Pacific
Japanese researchers documented 100 neon flying squid gliding 30 meters above the Pacific, confirming a rare behavior. The squid use a funnel-like organ to jet-propel themselves in and out of water.
Proposed Florida Datacenter Could Harm Everglades, Experts Warn
A proposed 600MW datacenter in Palm Beach County could increase water temperatures and fuel toxic algal blooms, threatening Everglades restoration, experts warn.
Burnham urges disposable barbecue ban to stop wildfires
Andy Burnham calls for a UK-wide ban on disposable barbecues after wildfires in Greater Manchester, urging government action.
Kites in Parks Signal Childhood Fun Endures Beyond Screens
Seeing kids fly kites again suggests outdoor play persists despite screens, offering hope for simple joys.
Swimmer Flees 'Shark' That Was Actually a 300kg Tuna
A swimmer at a Marbella beach fled what he thought was a shark, but the creature was a 300kg tuna, later helped back to sea by onlookers.
London's Filthy Streets: Heatwave Blamed for Unwashed Pavements
London's streets are unusually dirty and smelly due to a four-month heatwave with no rain, preventing natural washing of grime and exacerbating litter issues.
Welding Mask for Solar Eclipse: Londoners' Safe Viewing Guide
London's partial solar eclipse tonight: welding masks safe only with shade 12+; sunglasses unsafe. 90% sun coverage expected, next big eclipse 2090.
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