Accessing Horsey Island requires permission from the farmer and the tide, offering a four-hour window. The island, setting for Arthur Ransome's Secret Water, is farmed innovatively by the Backhouse family.
Photographer Shane Hynan's project 'Beofhód' captures the cultural and environmental conflict over Irish peat bogs, which cover up to 17% of the country but have lost over 80% of original peatland.
Research shows the Alps and Pyrenees could host natural hydrogen, a key clean fuel. The Baetic mountains are less promising due to faster uplift.
As heatwaves intensify, Britain's ecosystems are pushed beyond limits. Wildlife Trusts CEO urges action on wetlands, assisted migration, and nature resilience.
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A giant petrel tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in South Australia, marking the third case in Australia. A suspected fourth case in Western Australia is under investigation.
Paris implements alcohol bans, cool islands, and 24-hour parks during red heatwave alert. France's four-level system, adopted after 2003's deadly heatwave, offers a model for Europe.
The UK faces its hottest June on record as a rare red extreme heat warning comes into force, with temperatures potentially reaching 40°C. Hundreds of schools close, transport disrupted, and hosepipe bans imposed.
Folkestone's Sunny Sands has been named Kent's finest beach by Time Out, just 52 minutes from London by train, as a heatwave hits the South East.
Europe faces a debilitating heatwave with school closures, train cancellations, and emergency meetings after heat-related deaths. UN chief urges action on fossil fuels.
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Europe faces a deadly heatwave with school closures, train cancellations, and heat-related deaths. UN chief Guterres urges global action on fossil fuels as temperatures hit records.
The UK recorded 29,074 lightning strikes in 24 hours as a thunderstorm swept southern England during a record-breaking June heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 39C on Thursday.
Record-breaking UK heat wave highlights lack of preparedness; Climate Change Committee warns adaptation plans lag behind, urging £11bn annual spending.
A powerful tornado struck central Illinois, killing at least 3 people and destroying dozens of homes, according to officials.
A study of Taiwan's ancient giant trees reveals they are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather from the climate crisis, with the 'Heaven Sword of the Daan River' at risk.
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The UK faces rising extreme heat risks, with 40°C days becoming more likely due to climate change, experts warn in a new podcast.
A country diary entry describes a noisy argument among birds, highlighting the impact of environmental noise on avian communication and behavior.
A potential war with Iran could send oil prices above $100 a barrel, severely impacting Southeast Asian economies already weakened by El Niño, experts warn.
The extreme heat that defined the 1976 UK heatwave is now the new normal due to climate change, with average summer temperatures rising by 1.5°C since then, according to the Met Office.
Australia has rejected a ban on the herbicide paraquat, citing insufficient evidence of health risks, despite international restrictions and scientific concerns.
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Ed Miliband has said the UK must maintain its net zero commitments to drive economic growth and create jobs, warning that abandoning targets would harm investment.
A massive fire at a Houston warehouse sent a huge plume of smoke across the city on June 23, 2026, with firefighters battling the blaze and authorities urging residents to stay indoors.
Gravel at the bottom of plant pots may not improve drainage as commonly believed; experts explain why this myth persists and offer better solutions.
The author revels in eavesdropping on gardeners' conversations, finding them full of wisdom, humor, and a shared love of nature.
Air pollution kills over 8 million yearly. London cut NO2 in 9 years instead of 200, and New York hit 50-year low. Mayors lead with data and clean air zones.
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Wildfires in Greenland have alarmed scientists, with satellite data showing unprecedented blazes in areas that are typically frozen, raising concerns about accelerated ice melt.
Cod prices in Britain have soared due to supply shortages, forcing fish and chip shops to raise prices or switch to cheaper alternatives like pollock or haddock.
Nearly 80% of global datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards such as flooding and wildfires, according to a First Street study, threatening operations and increasing costs.
The Guardian invites readers to share memories of the 1976 UK heatwave, a historic event with record temperatures and drought, to build a collective archive.
Lawns don't need watering in a heatwave. Expert tips include recycling bathwater, using shade, and watering plants efficiently to save water.
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Forty drown in unsupervised swimming in France as record heatwave hits Europe. France sees hottest night ever, 15 Italian cities under red alert, UN chief says London 'cooking'.
