Thousands of native animals in Australia are killed or injured each year by fruit netting, fishing gear, and barbed wire, with flying foxes making up two-thirds of entanglement cases in NSW.
Prof Ed Hawkins debunks 13 common misconceptions about heatwaves, from natural causes to adaptation, emphasizing human-caused climate change and urgent action needed.
Riders face 40°C heat, using 100kg ice daily as global warming forces Tour de France to rethink July dates and stage finishes.
Mass flowering of bamboo in Mizoram every 48-50 years causes rodent outbreaks, devastating crops. Over 5,300 farmers affected; rice harvests plummet. Scientists warn of ecosystem shifts.
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More than 200 children and staff were airlifted from Camp Taum Sauk in Missouri due to severe flooding, while 20 others were rescued after a building collapsed.
Tour de France stage nine shortened by 30km due to intense heatwave in Corrèze, after red alert issued by French weather authorities.
Eleanor Job, a marketing worker in London, slept in a tent on her balcony to escape 35C heat after a sleepless night, rating it 8/10 despite waking up cold and with sore hips.
A fire broke out at Stratford station, one of the UK's busiest, forcing evacuation and causing severe delays. 60 firefighters tackled the blaze, with disruption expected until Monday amid extreme heat.
2026 becomes first year with six separate days above 35°C. Heat health alerts remain across England until Sunday. Hosepipe bans affect millions.
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Port Meadow in Oxford has been named one of the best beaches accessible from London by The Telegraph, despite being miles from the coast. The River Thames offers swimming spots amid ancient meadow.
US models show 81% chance of a very strong El Niño ranking among largest since 1950, with 97% probability persisting through spring 2027, supercharging extreme weather worldwide.
A new exhibition at Christchurch Mansion in Ipswich reinterprets John Constable's The Hay Wain as a conservationist work, highlighting the beauty of nature and the threat of climate change.
A greater crested tern on South Australia's coast tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the first local wildlife case. Experts call it a 'paradigm shift'.
A gardener in Langstone, Hampshire, discovered a tree bumblebee nest while cleaning a hedgehog house, escaping unstung after a brief defensive swarm.
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Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, with the UK entering its third heatwave and wildfires ravaging France and Spain.
Ground-level ozone formed during June's record-breaking heatwave across Europe, causing widespread air pollution and health risks. Concentrations were continuously raised, with the highest levels in Germany, Benelux, and Italy's Po valley.
A government study found higher-than-expected kidney cancer rates near a PFAS factory in Thornton-Cleveleys, with soil contamination forcing allotment closures and legal action.
The Guardian launches its Invertebrate of the Year competition, inviting nominations until midnight on 13 July. Celebrate the unsung heroes of the animal kingdom.
This week's best wildlife photos: a garter snake swallows a toxic frog, a penguin surfs back to sea, and a treehopper seeks your vote for invertebrate of the year.
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The desert rain frog, native to a narrow coastal strip of south-west Africa, has been classified as vulnerable on the IUCN red list as its habitat is threatened by mining and development.
As species vanish and coastlines erode, Western culture lacks rituals for ecological grief. Experts call for public mourning to address the emotional toll of environmental loss.
MPs call on UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing as the UK swelters in another heatwave, with a 50-minute Chris Packham film outlining threats to security, economy and health.
Climate change drives gray whale 'catastrophic mortality event' as population plummets from 20,000 to under 13,000; groups urge relisting under Endangered Species Act.
A cartoon commentary questions whether those responsible for global warming will ever be held accountable for the climate crisis.
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At least 12 died in Almería wildfires amid heatwave. Experts cite dry vegetation, strong winds, and rural depopulation as key factors worsening blazes.
Guardian readers recount encounters with blackbirds mimicking Beethoven, scales, and pop songs, highlighting avian musicality.
At least 12 dead and 23 missing after fast-spreading wildfire in Almería, Spain; four Britons believed among victims. Firefighters battle blaze amid heatwave.
London Fire Brigade warns of 'extreme' wildfire risk from July 11-13 as 31C heatwave and freshening winds increase fire spread danger. Public urged to avoid disposable barbecues.
Swimmers who reuse swimsuits without washing them are dubbed 'filth spinners', risking bacterial spread and infections, experts warn.
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A large fire at an industrial estate in High Ongar, Essex, has prompted warnings for residents to keep windows and doors shut due to smoke and potential cylinder explosions.
