Havering Council scraps climate emergency declaration
Reform-led Havering Council votes to rescind its climate emergency declaration, citing cost savings and practical decision-making, despite record-breaking heat and opposition.
Category : Environment
Half tonne water used in Alexandra Palace wildfire
Firefighters used nearly half a tonne of water to extinguish a wildfire near Alexandra Palace in North London, battling the blaze for over 12 hours. Half an acre of compost and garden waste was involved.
Super El Niño could bring freezing UK winter (23.07.2026)
A 'super El Niño' could plunge the UK into a freezing and wet winter after baking the rest of the world, experts warn. The pattern may cause extreme weather globally.
UK drought declared in multiple regions after wildfires
North Wales and Upper Severn declare drought after three heatwaves and record dry July, with wildfires and hosepipe bans affecting millions.
Human fridge launched in Japan for extreme heat relief
A ‘personal cooling booth’ called Do Hiemon promises to chill the body in 10 minutes, claiming to beat air-conditioning or a fan for heat exhaustion relief.
Global wildfires rage as climate crisis intensifies
Wildfires are burning simultaneously across the globe, from Canada to Europe, due to the climate crisis. The Guardian Weekly explores the new normal and the impossible decisions facing fire crews.
Cartoon: Nicola Jennings on drought-hit Britain
Cartoonist Nicola Jennings illustrates the stark reality of drought conditions across Britain, highlighting water scarcity and its impact on daily life.
Japan records first 'cruelly hot day' as cities hit 40C
Japan logged its first official kokushobi (cruelly hot day) on Tuesday, with cities like Gujo and Toyota hitting 40C. The term was coined in April to warn of increasingly common extreme heat.
First puffling sighting in 30 years gives hope for Dorset puffins
A baby puffin, or puffling, has been spotted on the Dorset coast for the first time in 30 years, offering hope for the struggling colony at the last regular mainland nesting site in southern England.
First puffling in 30 years boosts Dorset puffin hope
A young puffin, or 'puffling', has been spotted on the Dorset coast for the first time in 30 years, offering hope for the struggling colony, according to the National Trust.
Hatchery-raised juvenile lobsters released in Cornwall
Fifty hatchery-raised juvenile lobsters were released at Trevone Bay, Cornwall, with survival odds 1,000 times greater than wild-born, supporting sustainable fisheries.
Mars Magma Rivers Suggest Wider Habitability
New research reveals rivers of magma once flowed beneath Mars' crust, suggesting a complex plumbing system that could support life and widen the range of habitable rocky planets.
Japan records first 'cruelly hot day' as temps top 40C
Japan experiences its first 'cruelly hot day' (kokushobi) as temperatures exceed 40C in Gifu and Aichi prefectures, leading to heatstroke deaths and crop damage.
UK Volunteers Live as Wild Animals in Six-Week Experiment
A group of creature enthusiasts in the UK volunteered to live as wild animals for six weeks in a bizarre experiment exploring animal sentience.
Rare white rainbow fogbow spotted in outback NSW
A fogbow, a rare white rainbow-like optical illusion, was captured on a farm in Cobar, outback New South Wales. Learn what causes this phenomenon and why it's so hard to see.
São Francisco canal fails displaced communities in Brazil
Despite official claims that the São Francisco River project supplies 12 million people, many displaced by its construction in 2007 still lack water access.
Six beluga whales leave Marineland, flown to US aquariums
Six beluga whales have left Marineland in Canada and arrived at US aquariums this week, ending a controversial saga that included threats of euthanasia.
Sperm whales change 'vowel' sounds when boats are nearby
Sperm whales alter their clicking patterns and vowel-like sounds when near ships, allowing researchers to predict vessel presence from vocalizations alone, a study finds.
Tornadoes and Record Flooding Hit US East
Severe storms spawned tornadoes and record flash flooding in Kentucky and West Virginia, trapping dozens and injuring several, with a state of emergency declared.
Great Barrier Reef microbiome mapped, 500 new bacteria found
Scientists mapped the Great Barrier Reef microbiome, identifying over 360,000 viruses and 500 new bacterial species, with potential for reef monitoring.
Australia trains for satellite failure with maps and sextants
Australia's emergency services and military are learning analog navigation techniques like paper maps and sextants to prepare for potential satellite outages from solar flares or attacks.
Billion plastic nurdles spill into River Tyne after collision
Up to 25 tonnes of plastic nurdles, about a billion pellets, spilled into the River Tyne after two ships collided, spreading further than initially feared.
Man thrown 8ft by bison says landing was worse
A grandfather who survived a bison attack at Yellowstone says being hurled 8ft wasn't the worst part; the landing broke his hip. He protected his grandson.
Burnham vows London-style transport for all England
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces plans for integrated public transport across England, with a £2 bus fare cap extended until 2027, funded by reprioritised government cash.
Tropical Storm Bertha threatens Gulf Coast with surge
Tropical Storm Bertha heads toward US Gulf Coast, bringing up to 8 inches of rain, high winds, and life-threatening storm surge to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
London hosepipe ban 2026: Thames Water and others
Hosepipe bans imposed by Thames Water, Affinity Water, and South East Water across London and surrounding counties from July 23, 2026, due to drought and heatwaves.
Brent's 'best kept secret' park wins Green Flag award for first time
Brent doubles its Green Flag parks to four, with Mapesbury Dell and Preston Park receiving the prestigious international award for the first time.
Monty Don tribute to David JC Austin after death
Monty Don led tributes to David JC Austin, 67, who died from CJD. The rose grower's family and National Trust also honored his legacy.
UK Storms Forecast for August After London Heatwave
The Met Office warns of possible thunderstorms in August after a London heatwave, with a 50% chance of rain and potential Tube flooding, according to Jim Dales.
Worker monitored in London after potential Ebola exposure
A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a London hospital after potential Ebola exposure, with no symptoms and low public risk, UKHSA says.
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