Typhoon Noul flooding hits southern China
Typhoon Noul has caused widespread flooding in southern China, displacing thousands and damaging infrastructure, with rescue operations underway.
Category : Environment
Burnham climate pledge: ban new North Sea oil drilling
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham pledges to ban new North Sea oil drilling if reelected, aiming for net-zero by 2038 and creating 50,000 green jobs.
French wildfires may take weeks or months to extinguish
A senior French firefighter warns that wildfires in Gironde could last 'weeks or months' before being fully extinguished, with a returning heatwave threatening operations.
Wildfires 9 miles from Bordeaux; next 24 hours crucial
Huge wildfires raging across France are now only nine miles from Bordeaux. President Macron has called an emergency cabinet meeting as officials warn the next 24 hours will be critical.
Bill Oddie, BBC Legend and The Goodies Star, Dies at 83
Bill Oddie, the beloved BBC wildlife presenter and star of The Goodies, has died at age 83, his family confirmed. Tributes pour in for the 'irreplaceable' star.
London heatwave to be hotter than forecast; more expected in August
London's heatwave this week will peak at 33C on Wednesday, hotter than initially forecast. Experts warn of more heatwaves in August as climate change raises thresholds.
Ella Baron Cartoon: Wildfires in France and Spain
Ella Baron's cartoon depicts the devastating wildfires in southern France and Spain, highlighting the climate emergency.
Cuba's water crisis deepens as power cuts leave taps dry
Nearly 3 million Cubans face water shortages as power cuts halt pumping stations. Residents haul water daily amid fuel shortages and US sanctions.
France battles huge wildfire near Bordeaux, 220,000 evacuated
A massive wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has consumed an area four times the size of Paris, forcing nearly 220,000 evacuations. Windy conditions hinder firefighting efforts.
Mount Olympus Gets Unesco World Heritage Status After 12 Years
Mount Olympus, Greece's highest mountain and mythical home of the gods, has been inscribed as a Unesco mixed world heritage site, alongside D-day beaches in Normandy and Japanese ancient capitals.
80,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain, some by boat
Over 80,000 people evacuated from wildfires in France and Spain; some fled by boat from Cap Ferret peninsula. EU reinforcements deployed as climate change intensifies fires.
London fly-tipping crisis: 480k incidents a year
London has the highest fly-tipping rates in the UK, with 481,088 incidents in 2024/25, driven by consumerism, deprivation, disposal costs, and criminal gangs.
Hosepipe bans cover most of London: map shows affected areas
Seven water companies impose hosepipe bans across most of London and parts of England due to drought. Map reveals areas under restrictions and those exempt.
200 tonnes of waste dumped on Gloucester retail park
A major clean-up is underway after more than 200 tonnes of waste, including asbestos, was illegally dumped on St Oswald's Retail Park in Gloucester since February.
Toddler dies after being forgotten in minibus for seven hours
An 18-month-old girl died after being left in a nursery minibus for seven hours in Almada, Portugal, as temperatures reached 27°C. Her grandmother blamed the driver.
Toddler bitten by rattlesnake under Amazon package
A three-year-old girl was bitten by a rattlesnake hiding under an Amazon package in Santa Clarita, California. She was hospitalized in the ICU but is recovering well.
Orcas ram sunfish so hard they explode, likely for play
Orcas have been observed ramming giant sunfish so hard the prey explodes, possibly as play or to help younger whales feed, according to new research in Frontiers in Ethology.
Climate crisis makes Europe's drought 80 times more likely
Extreme heat supercharged by the climate crisis is sucking Europe dry, making drought conditions 80 times more likely in western Europe and 40 times more likely in eastern Europe, according to a new analysis.
Scottish Tea Fraud: Tam O’Braan’s Lies Exposed
In the final episode of the Scottish tea mystery, Tam O’Braan’s fraud is exposed at trial, revealing his tea sourcing and the lasting impact on Scotland’s tea industry.
Eyebright: Sunny Healer and Tiny Parasitic Thief
Eyebrights, ancient herbs used for eye ailments, are also parasitic, siphoning nutrients from grasses. Found in Shropshire, they reduce grass dominance and boost biodiversity.
Arctic shipping boosts cloud formation, accelerating warming
Increased Arctic shipping, up 40% in 12 years, releases aerosols that seed clouds, trapping heat and potentially accelerating climate change, new research finds.
Guatemala's green islands buck deforestation trend
In Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve, community forestry concessions achieve near-zero deforestation while increasing forest cover, proving that local stewardship protects nature.
Space datacenters 'catastrophic' for planet, experts warn
Proposed orbital datacenters from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others could release staggering pollution, alter Earth's atmosphere, and violate federal law, a new petition to the FCC warns.
UK balcony solar panels legal from August 2025
From 27 August, UK households can install plug-in balcony solar panels, cutting bills by up to £110/year, after a law change enabling retailers like Currys and B&Q to sell them.
El Niño Summer Looms: Australia's Climate Complacency
As El Niño approaches, Australia faces record heat. Experts warn of complacency amid political distractions. Guardian Australia's Donna Lu discusses risks and lessons from Europe's wildfires.
West Virginia flooding: state of emergency declared
Torrential rains caused flash flooding in West Virginia, prompting a state of emergency for all 55 counties; no deaths reported.
Drought declared in parts of Wales as July driest in nearly 200 years
Drought declared in north Wales and Upper Severn after record-low river flows and wildfires; July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years.
Two missing in West Virginia flash floods
At least two people are missing in West Virginia after torrential rain caused flash floods. Governor Morrisey declared a state of emergency and deployed 500 National Guard members.
Thousands flee wildfires in France as heatwave grips Europe
Nearly 20,000 people evacuated in France as a wildfire rages near Bordeaux; temperatures hit 44.7C in Spain; marine heatwave affects 80% of Mediterranean.
Thousands evacuated in south of France wildfire
A massive wildfire has forced thousands to flee the Arcachon Bay area, engulfing over 3,400 hectares of forest and threatening the Cap Ferret peninsula.
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