Letters: UK heatwave, climate irony, and more
Readers share desperate measures in UK heatwave, climate irony as Reform UK postpones climate meeting due to heat, and other amusing anecdotes.
Category : Environment
Death of Major Oak Should Spur Tree Protection
Prof Rebecca Clifford calls for legal protection and public action to honor Sherwood Forest's 1,000-year-old Major oak, urging tree preservation orders and logging ancient trees.
Climate Sceptics Mock Net Zero While Sweltering in UK Heatwave
As record June temperatures hit the UK, climate sceptics at an 'anti-woke' conference disparaged Ed Miliband's net zero policies while fanning themselves in 35°C heat.
Cartoon on UK record-breaking temperatures
Martin Rowson's cartoon depicts UK sweltering under record-breaking temperatures, highlighting climate crisis urgency.
Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe heatwave shifts east
Fourth toddler dies in France as Europe's brutal heatwave shifts east, affecting 150 million people under 35C. Scientists say nearly half of 850 largest cities face unprecedented heat stress.
Islington cool space closes as building overheats
Islington Council confirmed the temporary closure of Whittington Park Community Centre, a designated 'Cool Space', after the building itself overheated, but 17 other spaces remain open.
Crown Estate £1bn profit third year on wind boom
The Crown Estate has posted a £1bn profit for the third consecutive year, driven by offshore windfarm leases, boosting King Charles's income.
Major wildfire burns 500+ sq metres on Tintwistle Moor
A major wildfire on Tintwistle Moor near Glossop has burned more than 500 square metres of moorland and woodland, forcing road closures and smoke warnings as crews battle for over 24 hours.
Europe heatwave 'worst ever' without climate crisis
Scientists say the European heatwave is the most severe and widespread ever, made possible only by climate change. High humidity means 45% of large cities face worst heat stress.
Deep Sea Secrets: Ping-Pong Sponges and Black Smokers
The deep ocean remains largely unexplored, revealing wondrous lifeforms like ping-pong sponges and black smokers, but underwater mining threatens this last wilderness.
St Kilda: Britain's most remote archipelago
Nearly 100 years after evacuation, St Kilda remains a wild outpost with abundant seabirds and historic ruins, offering a glimpse into a harsh island life.
Extreme heat threatens Europe's productivity and growth
Record-breaking heatwaves across Europe are causing dangerous working conditions and disrupting commutes, with economists warning that climate crisis will dent economic growth unless countries adapt.
Fossil fuel price surges worsen air quality via wood burning
Fossil fuel price surges can lead to worse air quality, as people switch to wood burning. Study finds benzo[a]pyrene increases in northern Italy.
Shark Bites Down Globally But Rising in Australia
Shark bites are declining worldwide but increasing in Australia. Experts cite population growth, warming waters, and changing prey patterns as possible factors, while culling remains controversial.
Scientist wins $100k prize for decoding birdsong
Dr Julie Elie won the 2026 Coller-Dolittle prize for decoding 11 core calls of zebra finches, revealing how they communicate identity and actions.
Slough datacentre hub heats local area by up to 9C
Europe's largest datacentre hub in Slough creates a heat island effect, raising local temperatures by an average of 2C and up to 9C, residents say summer heat is unbearable.
Extreme heat becomes sport's new normal in UK
As Britain swelters in a heatwave, sports events adapt with cooling measures while fans and players face the new reality of competing in extreme temperatures.
NSW Koala Park Approved via Carbon Credit Deal
NSW Labor's great koala national park will proceed after federal approval of a carbon credit scheme, protecting 12,000 koalas and 100+ species.
Heatwave to Bring 40C to Germany and Poland
Temperatures are forecast to reach 40C in Germany and Poland this weekend, while the Austrian Grand Prix declares a heat hazard. Severe storms also hit Russia and China.
UK approves first major hydropower projects in 40 years
Ofgem provisionally approves three pumped storage hydro plants in Scotland, part of 16 long-duration storage projects to reduce reliance on energy imports.
Midsummer garden planning: shade and sun design tips
Use high summer to assess your garden's sunny and shady spots. Plan design changes, note what works, and prepare for September planting.
Twin earthquakes kill 235 in Venezuela, state of emergency declared
Two powerful earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast 40 seconds apart, killing at least 235 people and reducing dozens of buildings to rubble.
UK grid warns again over power supplies in heatwave
Great Britain's National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued a second warning this week, asking for extra electricity on Friday evening due to tight margins caused by extreme heat and high demand from air conditioning and fans.
California plastics law sparks lawsuits from both sides
California's landmark anti-plastics law, effective May 2024, faces lawsuits from 17 states and industry groups claiming undue burden, while environmentalists argue it's too weak.
31 new species found in two weeks off Brazil
A marine expedition off Brazil discovered 31 new species in two weeks, using cutting-edge tech. The find may be a record for speed, revealing diverse midwater life.
San Antonio land bridge connects wildlife and people
A 150ft-wide land bridge over a six-lane highway in San Antonio, Texas, provides safe passage for deer, coyotes, bobcats, and pedestrians, part of a larger prairie restoration effort.
Spain wildfire in Huesca burns 1,000 hectares
Military firefighters in Spain battled a wildfire near Tamarite de Litera, Huesca, that scorched at least 1,000 hectares, prompting evacuations and a level 2 emergency.
UK June Heat Record Broken for Third Day as Officials Urge Action
The UK's highest June temperature record was broken for the third day in a row, reaching 37.1C. Officials warn of deaths and urge stronger climate adaptation measures.
Paris bans public drinking during heatwave after cardiac arrest surge
Paris introduces temporary ban on consuming takeaway alcohol in public after a four-fold rise in cardiac arrests in 24 hours during a record-breaking European heatwave.
European Heat Adaptation Lessons for UK Cities
European cities like Paris and Vienna are implementing innovative heat adaptation measures, offering valuable lessons for UK cities facing rising temperatures.
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