Heatwaves ruin French vineyards as English wine booms
Record heatwaves are devastating French vineyards, with 28,000 hectares uprooted, while rising temperatures boost English wine production to record levels.
Category : Environment
Second London Heatwave: Six Days Over 30°C Expected
London braces for a second heatwave with six consecutive days over 30°C starting July 6. The Met Office warns of a potential Category 4 extreme marine heatwave.
I never felt tall until I stopped living as a man
Chloe Kelly, 47, shares how transitioning made her self-conscious about her height, but after trying modeling, she now embraces being a tall woman.
Philips Air Purifier Top Pick for Hay Fever Relief
The Philips Series 2000i air purifier is an Amazon Choice product for hay fever relief, capturing 99.97% of airborne allergens. It covers up to 48m² and is praised for quiet operation.
Catalonia Wildfire Burns 750 Hectares, Aerial Video Captures
Aerial footage from Catalan firefighters shows a massive wildfire raging in La Bisbal d’Empordà, northeastern Spain, burning about 750 hectares (1,853 acres) as heatwave breaks June records across Europe.
Kitchen scraps and garden cuttings: green waste compost
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and garden cuttings into nutrient-rich compost with this step-by-step guide from gardening experts.
Dragonflies emerge at year-old pond in Hertfordshire
A year after creation, a pond in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, sees dragonflies emerge, with broad-bodied chaser exuviae found on bur-reeds.
Sydney's hottest June since 1859: global warming signature
Sydney's mean temperature in June 2026 hit 16.1°C, surpassing the 1991 record of 15.7°C, with 15 consecutive days above 20°C, driven by warm oceans and climate change.
Merlin bird app to feed data into global biodiversity project
Merlin app users will soon automatically contribute bird identifications to eBird, aiding conservation of at-risk species.
UK heatwave: 30°C temperatures and health alerts issued
The UK faces another heatwave from July 4, with temperatures up to 31°C in London. A yellow heat health alert has been extended, warning of increased risk to vulnerable people.
Trump admin wins appeal on national parks drilling
A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing oil and gas drilling in national parks, reversing a lower court's ban.
Wildfires Sweep Across France: Thousands Evacuated
Massive wildfires in southern France force over 10,000 evacuations, destroy thousands of hectares, and threaten homes as firefighters battle blazes.
NSW records first suspected H5 bird flu case on east coast
A giant petrel found near Hawks Nest, NSW, has tested positive for H5 bird flu. If confirmed as H5N1, it would be the first detection on Australia's east coast, raising concerns for wildlife and poultry.
Dolphins rely on trawlers in overfished Adriatic
Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic are increasingly following trawlers to scavenge for food, with 76% of boats followed in one area, as overfishing depletes natural prey.
UK Dawn Chorus Changed Drastically Over 50 Years
A 50-year audio archive shows UK's dawn chorus has transformed, with fewer songbirds and altered soundscapes due to climate change and habitat loss.
TB Scare on Farm Ruins Summer Plans, Herd Negative
A suspected TB case forces a farmer to cancel summer plans, but follow-up tests reveal the herd is clear, highlighting the emotional toll of disease scares.
Weatherwatch: How Thunder Is Made
Thunder is caused by lightning rapidly heating the air to 30,000°C, creating a shockwave that becomes a sound wave. The rumble comes from different distances along the lightning bolt.
Amazon's abandoned company towns: nature reclaims forgotten settlements
Foreign firms built towns in the Brazilian Amazon to extract resources, then abandoned them. Photographer Christian Braga captures ruins overtaken by jungle, showing resilience and environmental damage.
Trump's Climate Stance Could Spur Global Action
Donald Trump's extreme climate denial may backfire, galvanizing global efforts to combat the climate crisis, as per First Dog on the Moon.
US heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate crisis
A new analysis finds the US heatwave would be 'virtually impossible' without climate change, threatening 250th anniversary events and World Cup matches this weekend.
Europe heatwave breaks June records, UK 37.7C, Germany 41.7C
Europe's heatwave broke June records: UK hit 37.7C, Germany 41.7C all-time high. Tropical nights widespread. China faces 47C. High-pressure system drives extreme heat.
Grow Tayberries: Raspberry-Blackberry Hybrid for Sunny Beds
Tayberries, a cross between raspberry and blackberry, offer abundant fruit with less effort. Plant in a sunny bed with compost mulch and enjoy fresh or in jams.
Wildfires rage in France and Spain after record heatwave
Numerous wildfires are raging across parts of France and Spain after record temperatures caused dry conditions and worsening drought. Two thousand firefighters battled blazes on France's Mediterranean coast, while Spain deployed over 100 personnel in Arag
Appeal after women sexually assaulted at London Bridge station
Two women were allegedly sexually assaulted at London Bridge station while queuing to play the famous Victorian pipe organ. Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to.
Fenton House Garden: Entry at £8.50 in Hampstead
Fenton House in Hampstead offers a secret garden with entry from £8.50. Explore walled gardens, orchards, and historic musical instruments at this National Trust property.
Seabird die-off feared as El Niño looms off California
Marine heat wave off California causes seabird starvation; El Niño may worsen die-off, with record ocean temperatures disrupting food webs.
Butterflies at the tennis? Now that’s what I call a winner
At Roehampton's qualifying venue, a painted lady butterfly steals the show courtside, outshining the tennis action with its erratic flight.
Bolivia releases first rehabilitated jaguar Yaguara into wild
Yaguara, a jaguar orphaned by wildfires, became Bolivia's first successfully rehabilitated and released jaguar, offering hope for conservation amid poaching and habitat loss.
Cleaner clouds may slow global heating, study finds
Falling dust levels make clouds more reflective, offsetting about a quarter of heating from other changes, according to a new study.
Livestock boom since 2006 threatens wildlife and climate
Number of farmed animals has risen 50% since 2006, putting pressure on land and water, with 90% of irrigation water used for feed, report finds.
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