Unprecedented rains devastate Asia as climate crisis fuels floods
Torrential rains and flash floods have killed at least 31 in Afghanistan and caused widespread destruction across Asia, with scientists linking the extreme weather to climate change.
Category : Environment
Hares thrive in North Yorkshire after remarkable breeding season
A dozen hares sit tall in a North Yorkshire field after an unbelievable breeding season, observed in a landscape rich with wildlife and conservation efforts.
Tourists flee 'apocalyptic' wildfires in France as heatwave looms
Nearly 375,000 people evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires rage. Tourists recount harrowing escapes, with ash falling from the sky and another heatwave expected to hit France from Tuesday.
Godzilla El Niño could bring hottest year on record
Earth keeps getting hotter. Experts fear 'Godzilla' El Niño could raise global temperatures by up to 3.6C, posing a huge threat amid the climate crisis.
Poultry farmers defend industry against river pollution claims
UK poultry industry leaders respond to George Monbiot's claims that chicken farms harm rivers, arguing farms operate under strict permits and manure is managed responsibly.
Climate alarm blaring from every direction, UN chief warns
The UN's climate chief Simon Stiell warns that climate-driven disasters are reaching nightmare proportions, with costs spiraling to national emergency levels globally.
Wildfires in France and Spain Force Evacuation of Nearly 4,000
Nearly 4,000 people evacuated from tourist sites near Bordeaux as wildfires rage in France and Spain, with winds and extreme heat threatening containment efforts.
Storks return to Derbyshire after 600 years
Three juvenile white storks arrive at Willington Wetlands, marking the first breeding attempt in the Midlands in over 600 years, with hopes to establish a sustainable population.
Noise pollution linked to Parkinson's: new study
New research links road noise to Parkinson's disease, adding to evidence of serious health impacts. Study of 3 million Danes shows 3% risk increase per 11.5dB. Noise pollution causes 66,000 early deaths yearly in Europe.
Bosham: The 'Venice of England' Captures South Coast Beauty (28.07.2026)
Bosham, a West Sussex village known as the 'Venice of England', offers picturesque waterfront, Roman artefacts, and daily tidal flooding, attracting visitors seeking an alternative to overtourism.
15 water saving tips for Londoners amid dry spell
London faces high water demand amid prolonged dry weather. Thames Water activates Level 1 drought plan. Practical tips to save water and capture rainwater.
Net zero could save 44,000 London lives, boost economy £2.2bn
New report estimates 44,000 fewer premature deaths and £2.2bn economic boost for London by 2050 if net zero targets are met, with benefits concentrated due to high pollution levels.
TV writers foresee future crises better than politicians
BBC's The Rapture and Apple's Criminal Record show TV's foresight on climate and far-right unrest, outpacing political denial of looming crises.
UK Braces for Fourth Heatwave; Fire Chiefs Issue Appeal
Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and appeals to take care in parks and rural areas as July sees just 1% of average rainfall in southern England.
Wildfires rage in France and Spain as heatwave looms
Firefighters in France and Spain battle wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, with another heatwave expected this week. French authorities call the Gironde fire 'completely exceptional'.
Cairngorms wildfire may take months to extinguish
Cairngorms national park's worst wildfire has burned for 12 days, damaging rare Caledonian pinewood forest. Damage could take decades to repair, with 75+ firefighters still at scene.
Uncertainty After Gironde Wildfire Evacuation: 'Like a Disaster Movie'
Evacuees from France's Gironde wildfire describe fear and uncertainty as 220,000 fled the blaze. The fire has destroyed 42,000 hectares, four times the size of Paris.
France and Spain race to contain wildfires before heatwave
Firefighters in France and Spain are racing to bring huge wildfires under control before another heatwave this week, with officials calling the coming days 'absolutely critical.'
France and Spain Race to Contain Wildfires as Heatwave Looms
Firefighters in France and Spain battle wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate, with a new heatwave expected. Over 116,000 hectares have burned in France this year, compared to 70,000 in all of last year.
Ben Jennings cartoon on Southern Europe wildfires
A cartoon by Ben Jennings highlights the devastating wildfires in Southern Europe, linking them to climate change and inadequate political response.
Europe's wildfires: politics must catch up with climate reality
A pyrocumulonimbus, a fire-generated thunderstorm, appears in France as wildfires rage. Over 220,000 evacuated in Gironde; 170,000 hectares burned in Spain. Leaders urged to accelerate green transition.
Chicken farming speeds up diarrhoea bacteria spread, study finds
Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of campylobacter, the world's most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, scientists have found, with a 100-fold increase in strain exchange since 1900.
UK heatwave: wildfire risk lower than France, experts say
As a fourth heatwave approaches, experts explain why UK wildfires are unlikely to match the scale of blazes in France and Spain, despite dry conditions and resource strains.
US heatwave: 40 million under warnings as temperatures soar
At least 40 million people in the US are under extreme heat warnings as a heat dome drives temperatures above 100F across central and southern states.
Australia EV Sales Surge Amid Fuel Crisis
Electric vehicle sales in Australia hit a record 12% of new car sales in June 2026, driven by soaring fuel prices and new government incentives, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
Pakistan honour killings: Mother hears daughter's screams
Khalida Chandio, 20, was shot dead in Sindh after being declared 'kari'. Her mother says 'her screams still echo in my ears'. At least 470 honour killings were recorded in Pakistan in 2025.
New safe scenic footpath opens along River Avon in Devon
A new safe, scenic footpath along the River Avon in Devon has opened, fulfilling a long-held dream of local residents for accessible riverside access.
Fire clouds: how pyrocumulonimbus worsen Europe's wildfires
Pyrocumulonimbus, or 'fire clouds', are thunderstorm-like formations generated by wildfires that can create dangerous winds and lightning, worsening blazes. Experts warn they may become more common in Europe due to climate change.
1951 Dive-bombing Skuas on Noss, Shetland
A 1951 country diary recounts a visit to Noss, Shetland, where the author faced dive-bombing skuas, highlighting the birds' aggressive nesting behaviour.
Why Europe's Wildfires Are So Fierce and Difficult to Stop
Drought, record heatwaves, and unpredictable winds explain why wildfires in France and Spain are so fierce and hard to control, with threat persisting into August.
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