Canada Warns of US Wildfire Smoke After Trump Tariff Threat
Canadian officials issue air quality warnings as smoke from US wildfires in Washington and Oregon drifts north, days after Trump threatened tariffs over Canada's fire management.
Category : Environment
Hackney tops London parks with 34 Green Flags in 2026
Hackney has been named London's best borough for parks in 2026, winning a record 34 Green Flag Awards, beating Westminster and Southwark.
Vaud: Switzerland's Slow Tourism Paradise
Discover Vaud, a Swiss canton embracing slow tourism with free lakeside swims, hiking, and the Tulip Festival featuring 140,000 tulips—perfect for avoiding overcrowding.
Fire 'spreading fast' through Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh
A large fire has broken out on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, spreading fast through gorse. No casualties reported; roads closed. UK faces 'firewave' amid hot, dry weather.
Flash flood warnings and wildfire smoke hit north-east US
Double dose of dangerous weather: smoky skies from Canadian wildfires give way to severe thunderstorms, triggering flash flood warnings in New York City and surrounding areas.
Dino Martins champions parasites as vital to ecosystems
Award-winning entomologist Dino Martins argues that parasites are central to biodiversity and human health, urging a rethink of nature's villains in his new book Hidden Creatures.
61% of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis
New Data for Progress poll shows 61% of likely voters believe extreme weather events have become more frequent, with 67% linking heatwaves to climate change, including 48% of Republicans.
Apartment solar gap: Can new incentives bridge it?
Only 6% of apartment dwellers in Australia have rooftop solar, vs 39% in houses. New tech and incentives aim to close the gap.
Breeding ferrets: a wonderfully chaotic business in Kent
Now nearly two months old, the young ferrets are thickly furred, eyes wide open and looking to explore the world, much to the dismay of their mothers.
Water firms waste 5 times more than hosepipe ban saves
Greenpeace UK says 2.87bn litres of water leak daily, while a nationwide hosepipe ban would save only 577m litres, highlighting infrastructure failures.
Athletes' sleep secrets: kiwi fruit to history videos
Olympic champions like Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Adam Peaty, and others reveal their sleep routines, including kiwi fruit, weighted blankets, and WWII history videos for better rest.
Wildfire smoke blankets North America, 109 million affected
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across 20 US states and Canada, affecting 109 million Americans and millions of Canadians, with officials warning conditions may persist.
US Air Quality Warnings Persist as Wildfire Smoke Lingers
Air quality warnings remain across the US as wildfire smoke from Ontario and Minnesota continues to affect millions, with thunderstorms expected to bring some relief but risks of flash flooding.
Wildfires forcing firefighters to ration resources globally
As climate change fuels more intense wildfires globally, firefighters are forced to make triage decisions, rationing resources between multiple blazes. The crisis is spreading to northern Europe and the UK, with simultaneous fires overwhelming services.
North London's hidden park with ponies and views
Fryent Country Park in Brent spans 103 hectares of countryside, offering grazing ponies, panoramic views from Barn Hill, and over 800 wildlife species, making it a peaceful escape from the city.
July 18 Horoscope: Uranus-Pluto Trine Sparks New Beginnings
Uranus aligns with Pluto on July 18, 2026, creating a cosmic reset for new beginnings. Aries, Taurus, Gemini urged to embrace change. All signs get personalized predictions.
BoM: El Niño Could Make 2027 Hottest Year
The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts a potentially record-breaking El Niño, with 'mind blowing' climate models predicting 2027 could be the hottest year ever. Meanwhile, domestic violence crisis deepens after four killings in Australia.
How to Keep Cool: Heatwave Tips and Government Actions
Tom Greenhill shares tips on keeping homes cool during Europe's record-breaking heatwave, while Ajit Niranjan reports on government responses across the continent.
Australia's bushfire lessons for UK and Europe wildfires
Australia's century of bushfire knowledge is being tested by worsening fires, offering lessons for the UK and Europe amid deadly wildfires linked to climate change.
Red-necked phalarope returns to Ireland after 30 years
Red-necked phalaropes, known as fairy birds, have returned to breed at Annagh Marsh, County Mayo, after more than 30 years, thanks to habitat restoration by BirdWatch Ireland.
Week in Wildlife: Raccoon Rescue, Rare Mouse, and More
This week's wildlife photos include a raccoon rescued from a storm drain in Pennsylvania, a mouse living at 7,000m in the Andes, and a harpy eagle chick in Bolivia.
Thunderstorms and Hail Strike Europe Amid Record Heatwave
Golf ball-sized hail hit French villages as severe thunderstorms swept Europe amid a heatwave. In Bangladesh, monsoon floods killed 53, with Cox's Bazar evacuated.
Climate change driving deadly flash floods across US
Climate change is causing more heavy rain and flash floods in the US, but infrastructure and regulations lag behind, experts say, citing recent deadly floods.
NYC air quality plummets as Canadian wildfire smoke drifts south
Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges precautions as smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts into NYC, causing stinging eyes and hazardous air quality. Temperatures soar above 90°F.
World Eskimo Indian Olympics revive ancient Alaska Native games
The annual World Eskimo Indian Olympics draw hundreds of Indigenous athletes to Fairbanks, Alaska, for traditional games like the two-foot high kick, celebrating heritage and survival skills.
CDC warns against Taco Bell shredded lettuce in 5 states
CDC warns consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five states due to cyclospora outbreak linked to a single supplier in Mexico.
Flowerhorn cichlids invade Philippines lake, threaten natives
Escaped flowerhorn cichlids, human-bred hybrid fish, have integrated into Lake Sampaloc in the Philippines, threatening native biodiversity and raising concerns about parasites that can infect humans.
CCS is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion, experts say
Experts argue carbon capture is a fig leaf for fossil fuel expansion, with £264bn cost, methane emissions ignored, and renewables far more effective.
Ribena invests £200,000 to breed hardier blackcurrants
The UK blackcurrant harvest is expected to be 10% below average due to extreme weather. Ribena owner Suntory invests £200,000 with growers to develop resilient bushes.
Wildfire smoke hits 109 million Americans
Canadian wildfire smoke affects 109 million people across US midwest, mid-Atlantic and north-east, with hazardous air quality in Chicago and Detroit.
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