Essex fire: residents urged to keep windows shut
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.
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Deadly storms in China kill 15: typhoon, tornadoes, landslides
Typhoon Maysak and tornadoes in China have killed at least 15 people, caused massive flooding, and forced 130,000 evacuations in Guangxi and Hubei provinces.
Western Europe's Hottest June on Record
Western Europe recorded its hottest June ever, with temperatures 3°C above average. Wildfires rage in France and Spain, and UK faces third heatwave.
UK grid warns of tight power supplies in heatwave
National Energy System Operator issues notice for extra electricity as households use fans and ACs to cope with extreme temperatures, with no risk to customer supplies.
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US chemical accidents up 51% as Trump rolls back protections
Chemical accidents in the US have increased by at least 51% since 2021, with deaths and injuries up 20%, as the Trump administration dismantles federal disaster management systems, according to a new report by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibi
Desert rain frog, deep-sea snails at risk: IUCN red list
Two-thirds of mollusc species on deep-sea vents at risk from mining; desert rain frog threatened by diamond mining; numbat recovers from brink.
Michigan island tests wave energy for reliable power
University of Michigan researchers deployed wave energy converters on Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, to provide reliable local power after outages from an ice storm.
Western Europe Heatwave: High 30s, UK Alert
Large parts of western Europe are experiencing extreme heatwave with temperatures in high 30s in Spain and France. UK and Ireland also under warnings.
UK Heatwave Survival: Readers' Top Tips for Staying Cool
From thermal blinds to putting knickers in the fridge, readers share clever ways to beat the heat during the UK heatwave.
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Chris Beney obituary: Accessible paths champion dies at 93
Chris Beney, who championed accessible paths in Hertfordshire and beyond, has died aged 93. He helped shape British Standards for path structures and co-founded the Centre for Outdoor Accessibility Training.
UK swelters in third heatwave as Europe counts cost of hottest June
Britain expands heat alerts as western Europe experiences hottest June on record, with early estimates suggesting death toll could surpass 20,000 across the continent.
Apprentice star Rochelle Anthony, 39, has suspected stroke
Rochelle Raye Anthony, 39, from The Apprentice, is hospitalized after a suspected stroke, losing use of her left arm and leg. She shared the news on Instagram.
London woman's tumour fears: no love or family
Jannely Boumpoutou, 35, has NF-1 neurofibromatosis causing a basketball-sized tumour on her leg. She uses a wheelchair, can't work, and fears she'll never marry or have children.
Heatwaves force school closures: parents struggle as UK fails to adapt
A parent's frustration as heatwaves shut schools early, highlighting UK's failure to adapt infrastructure to rising temperatures, with kids losing learning time.
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Meadow brown butterfly flight path under jumbo jets
A meadow brown butterfly sighting near Birmingham airport highlights a strange year for butterflies, with hundreds seen amid roaring planes.
Yellowhammer cheer squad on a Suffolk cycle
Cycling through Suffolk in a heatwave, the author was delighted by the unexpected number of yellowhammers singing their distinctive song, alongside chiffchaffs, blackcaps, and whitethroats.
Storks' landfill diet raises health concerns, study finds
Storks eating from landfills gain weight and energy but face DNA damage and contaminants, researchers warn, as EU waste policy changes may impact populations.
Estonia tops Yale climate index, UK third, US 27th
Estonia leads Yale's 2024 Environmental Performance Index, with the UK third and the US at 27th. Europe dominates the top 20, but global climate progress remains insufficient.
UK waters hit by extreme marine heatwave, Met Office warns
UK seas are experiencing an extreme marine heatwave with temperatures 2C above average, driven by last month's heat dome. Scientists warn of mass mortality events for marine species.
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Photo of bound Palestinian detainee corroborates torture reports
An Israeli soldier's photo of a Palestinian detainee stripped, blindfolded, and bound to an iron rod corroborates torture reports and may constitute a war crime, rights groups say.
Datacentres are a ticking time bomb: AI benefits must outweigh costs
Nicki Hutley warns that the datacentre investment boom has profound economic, environmental and social consequences, urging governments to assess whether benefits outweigh costs.
Burglars jailed for £1m weight-loss drug theft
Three South London men were jailed for five years and three months each for stealing nearly £1 million worth of Mounjaro weight-loss drugs from a St Albans distribution site in a sophisticated burglary.
Scientists try to restore frog toxicity for survival
Scientists are working to restore toxicity in captive-bred Atelopus frogs from Central and South America, which lost their toxins in captivity, leaving them vulnerable to predators.
Wowcher Garden Swing Chair with Canopy: Deal & Review
Wowcher offers a garden swing chair with canopy at a discounted price. This article reviews the deal, features, and value for money.
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Bumblebees show 'liking' and 'disliking' expressions on video
Scientists captured slow-motion footage of bumblebees reacting to sweet, salty, bitter, and plain water, revealing miniature facial expressions akin to 'liking' or 'disliking'.
Bumblebees Show 'Liking' and 'Disliking' Expressions
Slow-motion video reveals bumblebees stick out their tongues for sweet tastes and shake heads for bitter ones, suggesting emotion-like responses and supporting insect sentience.
Air Pollution Linked to Sperm DNA Changes in Study
A study of over 2,000 men found that exposure to air pollutants like ozone and nitrogen dioxide is linked to epigenetic changes in sperm DNA, potentially affecting fertility.
How Gen Z fell in love with birding
Britain has lost 73 million wild birds in 50 years. But Gen Z is embracing birding, thanks to social media and the Merlin Bird ID app, reversing the trend.
Wood Warbler Returns After 50-Year Absence
A wood warbler returns to Buxton, Derbyshire after 50 years, highlighting the species' 82% decline and extraordinary resilience.
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UK June heatwave caused mass sleep deprivation, poll finds
Two-thirds of people struggled to sleep during June heatwave, with 86% of homes too hot, according to YouGov poll for Greenpeace.
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